Malaysia Masters: Saina Nehwal downs Nozomi Okuhara to set up semis showdown with Carolina Marin
Saina Nehwal will now take on Rio Olympics gold medallist Carolina Marina for a place in the final. With this victory Saina improved her head-to-head record over the Japanese opponent to 9-4.
other sports Updated: Jan 18, 2019 15:01 IST
Lucknow: Saina Nehwal plays against Amolika Singh Sisodiya (unseen) at Syed Modi International Badminton Championships in Lucknow on Thursday, Nov 22, 2018. Saina won the match, 21-14, 21-09.(PTI)
2012 London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal displayed great maturity and technical strength to make her way into the semi-finals of the Malaysia Masters with a hard fought 21-18, 23-21 win over Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara in the quarters.
The Indian ace will now take on Rio Olympics gold medallist Carolina Marina for a place in the final. With this victory Saina improved her head-to-head record over the Japanese opponent to 9-4.
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First Published: Jan 18, 2019 15:00 IST