Highlights, Indonesia Masters 2019 results: India's Saina Nehwal battles past He Bingjiao to enter final

Saina Nehwal is through to the final 

She is a fighter. She just wouldn't give up. Also, not at her favourite venue. 

The Indian ace battles past He Bingjiao 18-21, 21-12, 21-18 in a thrilling match to reach the title clash. It was a great exhibition of attack and defence from both the players, but in the end, it was Saina's aggressive approach that prevailed. 

Nehwal 20-18 Bingjiao

The Chinese shuttler's net play hits the tape, leaving Saina an easy tap-in to close in on the first match point. 

Nehwal 19-16 Bingjiao

Oh, what a turnaround! An aggressive-looking Saina wraps up three consecutive points to take the lead. That was classic Saina Nehwal.

Nehwal 16-17 Bingjiao

Saina challenges.... and she is successful. Bingjiao dispatched a perfect smash but it landed wide. 

Make that 17-17, Saina is all pumped up now! 

Nehwal 14-15 Bingjiao

The Chinese shuttler has found enough angles to hit smashes down the line. Now Saina must counter-attack or forget about stopping Bingjiao. 

Nehwal 13-13 Bingjiao 

There's no way you can separate the two shuttlers here. Both have shown great balance to maintain the pressure.

Could Saina use her experience to tame the Chinese or will BIngjiao snatch the tie with her attacking masterclass? 

Bingjiao staging a comeback? 

He Bingjiao wins five straight points to take a 11-10 lead at the mid-game interval of the deciding game

Nehwal has been stretched at the backcourt. Trouble?

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Nehwal 10-6 Bingjiao

Saina hasn't let her opponent to attack so far. Bingjiao seems a little restricted due to Saina's quick forehand drives. 

Nehwal 7-4 Bingjiao

It's all about Saina's movement during the tiring rallies. She is successfully striking winners from angles to bag quick points. 

Nehwal 5-2 Bingjiao

Saina's approach has been brilliant since the second game. The Indian isn't rushing at the net or pushing Bingjiao towards the backcourt. She is just looking for an opening to hit a winner. Smart move.