PV Sindhu rallied to win against a tough challenge from Saina Nehwal, but ultimately was able to see of her senior partner in straight sets, firmly establishing herself as India’s best woman shuttler.
It was a gripping encounter, with both players dishing out their full array of shots, but as and when it got to the business end of both sets, Sindhu managed to just find that extra bit of motivation to see out Saina’s challenge. Saina led in the 2nd set and was just two points away from a win when Sindhu fought back to finish off her opponent in two straight games.
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The crowd was treated to an absolute exhibition in badminton and for a nation that has been striving to get out of the cricket shadow, these two ladies surely showed us that India could become a powerhouse in the sport.
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