Indonesia Masters: Wily Tai Tzu Ying proves too quick for Saina Nehwal; wins title at a canter
Shirishnadkarni • 7 years agoSaina Nehwal, conqueror of three of the best shuttlers in the world in the rounds leading up to the final, had to remain content with the runner-up prize as she was mercilessly bulldozed at 21-9, 21-13 by Tai Tzu Ying
World Badminton Championships 2017: Chinese top seeds Li Junhui, Liu Yuchen ousted in second round
• 8 years agoChinese top seeds Li Junhui and Liu Yuchen suffered a shock exit in the second round of the men's doubles at the World Championships in Glasgow on Wednesday.
World Badminton Championships 2017: Lin Dan, Son Wan Ho, Chen Long through to next round
• 8 years agoChina’s Lin Dan came from behind to keep alive his hopes of a sixth world title on Wednesday as the 33-year-old saw off Denmark’s Emil Holst 19-21, 21-8, 21-16 in a draining 81-minute encounter.
Badminton Asia Championships: Lin Dan runs out of steam against Chen Long; Tai Tzu Ying lifts title
Shirishnadkarni • 8 years agoThe five-year age difference between Lin Dan, and his supremely fit younger compatriot, Chen Long, proved to be the final arbiter in their men’s singles summit clash of the Badminton Asia Championships.
Singapore Open: Sai Praneeth's resolute defence, clever use of smash won him maiden Superseries title
Shirishnadkarni • 8 years agoPraneeth took useful 5-2 and 7-3 leads before crossing courts at 11-5. Srikanth’s jitters at the net continued after switching courts, and a determined Praneeth moved serenely to 16-8 and 18-11 before wrapping up the one-sided 16-minute long third game