Glasgow, Aug 25 (PTI) Saina Nehwal dished out a gritty performance to stave off the challenge from local favourite Kristy Gilmour and assure herself of a bronze by entering the semifinals of the World Championship here today. Saina thus joined compatriot and two-time bronze medallist P V Sindhu into the semifinals. In this time, Gilmour had won two silver medals at the European Championship and it was evident from her fighting spirit. A precise down-the-line smash and then with Gilmour slipping during a rally meant Saina had reduced the margin to 12-14. The Scot constructed rallies well but she made many unforced errors which helped Saina make it 16-19.

Source: India Today August 25, 2017 20:03 UTC