Jwala-Ashwini defeat top seeds to lift Canada Open title

Calgary, Canada: Indian shuttlers Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa won the Canada Open women’s doubles title after upstaging the top-seeded Dutch pair of Eefje Muskens and Selena Piek in the summit clash on June 28. The third-seeded Indian pair triumphed 21-19 21-16 in the contest which lasted 35 minutes. [caption id=“attachment_2316722” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Third-seeded Indian duo defeated top seeded Dutch pair to lift Canada Open title. AFP Photos.[/caption] In a closely-contested opening game, Jwala and Ashwini broke away from the 19-19 and converted the lone game point opportunity to grab the initiative. The Indians dominated the second game and raced to a 5-0 lead before going from 10-6 to 15-6 up. However, Muskens and Piek fought back to win nine points straight and tie the game at 15-15. But Jwala and Ashwini did not let the advantage slip and won 6 of the next 7 points to clinch the title.\ This was Jwala and Ashwini’s first title since their reunion after the 2012 London Olympics. PTI