Kidambi Srikanth continued his dream run and grabbed a third successive Superseries final spot at the Australian Open with a straight-game victory over China’s Shi Yuqi on Saturday. [caption id=“attachment_3743179” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Srikanth Kidambi will take on Chen Long in the final. AP[/caption] Srikanth, who had reached the summit clash in Singapore and Indonesia, joined Indonesia’s Sony Dwi Kuncoro, Malaysia’s Lee Chong Wei, the Chinese duo of Chen Long and Lin Dan to become only the fifth player in the world to contest three successive Superseries finals. A former World No 3, Srikanth, who had reached the semifinals in the last edition, produced yet another near- perfect performance to outclass All England finalist Yuqi 21-10 21-14 in a 37-minute match to notch up his second win over the Chinaman. Srikanth had beaten him at the quarters of the Singapore Open in April. Srikanth is slated to face reigning Olympic champion Chen Long in the men’s singles final on Sunday. With inputs from PTI
Highlights Australia Superseries, badminton scores and updates: Kidambi Srikanth thumps Chen Long to claim title
Catch the live scores and updates from the final day of 2017 Crown Group Australia Open Superseries as Kidambi Srikanth takes on reigning Olympic champion Chen Long in the men’s singles final.
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The Australia Superseries came to a close today. The highlight of which was **Kidambi Srikanth’**s 22-20 21-16 straight games win over Olympic gold medallist Chen Long.
Srikanth’s maiden Australia Superseries victory, his fourth Superseries title overall and his second one on the trot has brought the Indian men’s badminton to the forefront of the popular sport.
With Indians consistently defeating higher ranked players in top-level tournaments, the future of the Indian contingent looks bright ahead of the upcoming world championships in August.
Hope you enjoyed our live blog and coverage of the Australia Superseries.
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Till then, take care!
In the final match of the Australia Superseries, the Chinese pair of Siwei Zheng and Qingchen Chen came back from one game down to win the mixed doubles title 18-21 21-14 21-17 against the Indonesian pair of Praveen Jordan and Debby Susanto
Kidambi Srikanth is reaping the rewards of his hardwork. The BAI has replicated its gesture from the Indonesia Superseries win.
BAI announced a cash reward of Rs. 5 lakhs for Kidambi Srikanth for winning #AustraliaOpen Super Series. He won his fourth superseries title pic.twitter.com/bUQwVKI0Vj
— ANI (@ANI) June 25, 2017
Take a bow #KidambiSrikanth clinching #AustralianOpen #SuperSeries title. 2nd Super Series title after the Indonesia Open. An 🇮🇳⭐️ is born! pic.twitter.com/v3FozwEE1y
— Lalit Kumar Modi (@LalitKModi) June 25, 2017
Congratulations #KidambiSrikanth on winning the #AustralianSS . On a roll @srikidambi !
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) June 25, 2017
And @srikidambi wins the #AustralianSS! What a proud moment! Way to go!
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) June 25, 2017
In Men’s doubles, the Japanese pair of Takeshi Kamura and Keigo Sonoda sail past the pair of Hendra Setiawan (Indonesia) and Boon Heong Tan(Malaysia) 21-17 21-19
Former Indian Opener was among the first cricketers to extend his wishes to the Australia Superseries champion
Congratulations @srikidambi on beating reigning Olympic & World Champion Chen Long & winning a 4th Superseries title. Take a bow, Srikanth ! pic.twitter.com/qNP2e9PXIv
— Virrender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 25, 2017
And some stats coming your way…
India has now won 3 of the 6 men’s singles titles in Superseries events in 2017. B Sai Praneeth at the Singapore Open, and Srikanth at the Indonesia and Australia Open.
(Image credit: Badminton updates/Twitter)
Two Sundays. Two excellent victories. The Super Kid is ruling the badminton world and giving India plenty to rejoice! #AustraliaSS
— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) June 25, 2017
Looks like it's getting tough for everyone to Clinch titles when Indian boys are in form!! Congrats @srikidambi 👌👌👍
— PRANNOY HS (@PRANNOYHSPRI) June 25, 2017
Massive congrats @srikidambi back to back titles, not many players have done that 👍🏼😃🏆🇮🇳💪🏸. Jai hind
— Mathias Boe (@mathiasboe) June 25, 2017
Srikanth wins his fourth Superseries title!
This win will go down as one of the best performances the men’s singles badminton circuit has witnessed. Winning two Superseries titles in a span of two weeks is just astonishing. Moreover, Srikanth was on a comeback trail after staying out of the picture for a while.
2nd successive Superseries title for Srikanth Kidambi. Defeats the Olympic champion Chen Long 22-20, 21-16 to become #AustraliaSS champion! pic.twitter.com/zUG6jyqS67
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) June 25, 2017
WHAT A WIN!
Srikanth thumps reigning Olympic champion Chen Long 22-20, 21-16 to win his maiden Australia Open Superseries title! An astounding show by the Indian ace as he claims two successive Superseries titles (Indonesia Open, Australia Open) in a span of two weeks. Long had no answer to Srikanth’s quick net play.
Surely, the best attacking player in the world right now!
19-15! Long pulls one back but looks like it’s too late for a comeback. Srikanth’s clever foot movement in the second game made it possible.
20-15! Jump smash and it’s MATCH-POINT for Srikanth.
14-12! @srikidambi maintains the 2-point lead but Chen Long is covering lost ground https://t.co/F5hHsbooAI#AustraliaSS
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) June 25, 2017
Wow, what a brilliant return from Srikanth. Makes it 13-10 against Chen long. #AustraliaSS
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) June 25, 2017
12-9! Great smash down the court by Srikanth but Long has challenged it. Oh, and it’s in!
The Indian maintains his lead in the second game.
11-9! @srikidambi holds fort going into the mid-game interval with a 2-point lead. https://t.co/F5hHsbooAI #AustraliaSS
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) June 25, 2017
When Srikanth Kidambi hits, the shuttles goes like a tracer bullet! 😉 #AustraliaSS
— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) June 25, 2017
9-9!
Both the shuttlers are putting up a great show.
Srikanth’s attack vs Long’s defence
It’s neck and neck as we approach the mid-game interval of the second game.
6-6 and now 7-7!
7-7! @srikidambi draws level with Chen Long after losing two points in a row https://t.co/F5hHsbooAI#AustraliaSS
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) June 25, 2017
You blink. You miss. @srikidambi is putting up an exhibition of thunderous smashes. #AustraliaSS pic.twitter.com/bfWXu6Srr9
— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) June 25, 2017
.@srikidambi draws first blood in #AustraliaSS final. Edges past Chen Long to take the opening game 22-20. Fantastic start!
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) June 25, 2017
Wow, that was calmly played by Srikanth. #AustraliaSS
— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) June 25, 2017
Srikanth Kidambi takes opening game: 22-20!
World No 11 Srikanth has taken a confident 1-0 lead against Chen Long in the men’s singles final. The Indian is dominating at the net but Long has defended quite well at times.
The second game gets underway!
21-20! This is a great, great first game in the men’s singles final. Both Srikanth and Long are playing exquisite shots to outwit each other.
Second match-point for the Indian.
19-19! The scores are level with @srikidambi and Chen Long locked in a battle of smashes https://t.co/F5hHsbooAI #AustraliaSS
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) June 25, 2017
17-15! @srikidambi smashes his way back into the leadhttps://t.co/F5hHsbooAI#AustraliaSS
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) June 25, 2017
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