November 16, 2014 9:06 PM

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Ace shuttlers Saina Nehwal, K Srikanth win China open singles tiltles<br/>

In a historic day for Indian Badminton, top shuttlers Saina Nehwal and K Srikanth today clinched the women&apos;s and men&apos;s singles title of the China Open Super Series Premier in Fuzhou, China.While Olympic bronze-medallist Saina defeated Akane Yamaguchi of Japan, Srikanth notched up a stunning straight-game victory over two-time Olympic champion Lin Dan of China to register his maiden Super Series title. In her sixth appearance in the prestigious tournament, Saina prevailed over the 17-year-old Akane 21-12, 22-20 in the women&apos;s singles final. Srikanth beat Lin 21-19, 21-17 in the men&apos;s singles final.

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