Playing his maiden Super Series final for the Singapore Open title, Sai bounced back strongly to beat K. Srikanth in a historic all-India final for a first major international title on Sunday. Sai, who had previously not won even a Grand Prix title, became only the second Indian to win a Super Series men’s singles crown. On this day, Srikanth raised visions of winning a third title before a resurgent Sai turned the match on its head. Sai enlarged the lead to 16-8 and after some last-ditch resistance from Srikanth, won when the latter’s down-the-line forehand smash found the middle of the tram-lines. Even against Srikanth, Sai was willing to battle all the way and it was his never-say-die spirit that stood rewarded.

Source: The Hindu April 16, 2017 12:07 UTC