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Syed Modi International 2018: Saina Nehwal a tougher opponent than Li Xuerui, says Han Yue after winning maiden title

China’s Han Yue made it look so easy. To brush aside two former World No 1s – Saina Nehwal and Li Xuerui – in a space of two days needed a courageous display. And the 19-year-old didn’t even flinch as she defied age to claim her first World Tour title.

Syed Modi International 2018: Saina Nehwal, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty lose finals in straight games

It was heartbreak for Saina Nehwal, who couldn't put enough pressure on Han, a 2017 world junior championship silver medallist, losing 18-21, 8-21

Syed Modi International 2018: For three-time champion Saina Nehwal, playing in Lucknow is 'similar to playing in Jakarta'

Just like Jakarta, Lucknow is a city which has given Saina Nehwal much joy, with the Indian having won three Syed Modi International titles in Lucknow.

Syed Modi International 2018: Saina Nehwal is 'tough nut to crack,' says Han Yue ahead of women's singles final

The 21-15, 19-21, 21-9 scoreline didn’t do justice to Han Yue’s performance as she outsmarted the 2012 London Olympics gold medallist Li Xuerui at the net with precision

Syed Modi International 2018: Sameer Verma to take on Lu Guangzu in title clash, Indian players make four finals

The third-seeded Sameer Verma appeared in command throughout the 57-minute long tussle against Wardoyo, who had been promoted from the qualifying ranks.

Syed Modi International 2018: Sameer Verma strides into last 4; Saina Nehwal, Li Xuerui take contrasting paths to semis

Defending champion Sameer Verma and three-time former champion Saina Nehwal strode confidently towards the finals of the Syed Modi International World Tour Super 300 badminton championships, but will have to subdue some quality second-string Indonesian opposition in the penultimate round at the Babu Banarasi Das Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday

Syed Modi International 2018: With eye on Tokyo Olympics, China’s Li Xuerui hopes India could prove lucky once again

Former World No 1 Li Xuerui is back in India after eight long years in a bid to make a return to the top of world badminton once again.

Syed Modi International 2018: Sameer Verma, Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap enter quarter-final with contrasting wins

Defending champion Sameer Verma and former champions Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap progressed to the quarterfinals of the Syed Modi International World Super Tour 300 with contrasting victories

Syed Modi International: Sameer Verma eyes tiny window to qualify for BWF World Tour Final; Saina Nehwal starts as favourite

If Sameer Verma defends his title, his point's tally will rise to 66,620, which would put him in a good position to qualify for the BWF World Tour Final.

Thomas and Uber Cup: Thailand women stun China to storm into final; Japan beat Denmark to reach title clash

The women's win captured the attention of the crowd and sets up an unlikely showdown between underdog Thailand and Japan after the top seed defeated Korea.