Sindhu let out a joyous scream when she finally laid her hands on a gold medal by claiming the World Tour Finals with a win over 2017 world champion Nozomi Okuhara here Sunday. With the straight-game victory, coming after seven straight finals losses, Sindhu became the first Indian to achieve the feat. Saina Nehwal had reached the finals of 2011 World Super Series Finals, while Jwala Gutta and V Diju finished runners up at the 2009 edition. In the first game, Okuhara made a couple of errors and Sindhu took early lead. Sindhu, however, managed to always stay ahead and led 11-9 at the interval after Okuhara lost a video referral.

Source: Mint December 16, 2018 07:41 UTC