Sania Nehwal’s challenge finally ended in France

After a morale boosting win against Minatsu Mitani, Sania was not able to continue her very impressive action in French Open Super series of badminton tournament at Pierre De Coubertin Stadium.

Sania Nehwal’s challenge finally ended in France

In women’s singles quarter final on Friday, Saina has faced a horrible defeat against Ratchanok Intanon. The see number 8 from Thailand has won 21-9, 21-15 in just 39 mins for entering the semi-finals.

The ex world champ totally dominated the whole match. Even though, Saina made a lot of efforts for fighting back in the later stages of the match, it was quite later. Her defeat ended the challenge or India too. With this victory, she outclassed the champ Mitani 21-19, 21-16 for booking her place in last 8. With this victory, Saina finally ended her defeat against World no.16. Japanese completely dominated India this season. The 41 minute win on Thursday assisted the Indian to take revenge from the Japanese unseeded.

In earlier 2 meetings, she has witnesses a humiliating defeat by Mitani.

Indian Results (Round 2)

Women’s singles: 1-Saina Nehwal bt Minatsu Mitani (Jpn) 21-19, 21-16.

Men’s singles: Ajay Jayaram lost to Houwei Tian (Chn) 18-21, 8-21; HS Prannoy lost to Ng Ka Long Angus (HK) 15-21, 10-21.

Women’s doubles: Jwala Gutta-Ashwini Ponnappa lost to 8-Eefje Muskens-Selena Piek (Net) 15-21, 18-21.