In a historic day for Indian Badminton, top shuttlers Saina Nehwal and K Srikanth today clinched the women's and men'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's singles final. Srikanth beat Lin 21-19, 21-17 in the men's singles final.
News On AIR | November 16, 2014 9:06 PM
Ace shuttlers Saina Nehwal, K Srikanth win China open singles tiltles<br/>