Saina Nehwal Indian Woman Won a Super Series Title

Nehwal, the only Indian woman ever to have won a Super Series title, was again far too strong for a part-time opponent as the host nation scored its second 5-0 victory in succession. The 20-year-old world number three won 21-3, 21-6 against Mariama Eastland to complete a winning 3-0 lead against Barbados before lunch in a rapid early session. It meant that Nehwal, who was left with the remainder of the day to rest, practise or train, has now lost conceded only 24 points in four 21-up games and two matches.

“To have complete control of a match, it requires almost seven to eight hours practice a day,” said Nehwal. This situation is ideal for the Hyderabad star, who has been able to ease her way comfortably into the Games’ special ambience despite having made unpopular forthright remarks about the event’s preparation.