November 16, 2014 9:35 PM

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Saina Nehwal and K.Srikanth win China Open Singles Trophies

In a historic day for Indian Badminton, top shuttlers Saina Nehwal and K Srikanth on Sunday 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 five time world champion Lin 21-19, 21-17 in the men's singles final. This was the first time any Indian male shuttler has won a Super Series Premier event ever since the Super Series and Premier tournaments were introduced.

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