India's shuttle queen Saina Nehwal will clash with Ratchanok Intanon of Thailand in the Women's Singles quarterfinals of the French Open Super Series Badminton tournament in Paris today. In a pre-quarterfinal match on Thursday, London Olympics Bronze medalist Saina defeated Thailand's Sapsiree Taerattanachai in straight games 21-16, 21-13.Meanwhile, riding on her maiden Denmark Open title triumph last Sunday, Saina has gained a position to climb up to the third spot in the latest world badminton rankings.In the Men's Singles pre-quarterfinals on Thursday, Ajay Jayaram lost to Peter Hoeg Gade Denmark, 21-18, 17-21, 14-21.
News On AIR | October 26, 2012 9:50 AM
Saina Nehwal in Quarter-finals of French Open