With Sun hitting the net, Saina grabbed six game points and converted the first after the Chinese found the net again. It is Saina’s second Australian Open victory, having clinched the title in 2014 as well. Saina missed a couple of points at the net and also hit wide to allow Sun a lead of 7-4. Photo: Saeed Khan/AFPSydney: Indian badminton ace Saina Nehwal received a huge boost ahead of the Rio Olympics as she clinched her second Australian Open title after defeating China’s Sun Yu in a thrilling three-game final of the Super Series badminton tournament on Sunday. Saina Nehwal eked out a 11-21 21-14 21-19 over the World No.

Source: Mint June 12, 2016 09:33 UTC