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Syed Modi International 2018: Sameer Verma lone Indian winner at event; Saina Nehwal tamed by Chinese teenager Han Yue

Sameer Verma’s successful defence of his Syed Modi International men’s singles title was the sole saving grace on the final day of the World Tour Super 300 badminton championships

Syed Modi International 2018: Sameer Verma gets better of Lu Guangzu in thrilling three-game encounter to retain title

Sameer Verma from Madhya Pradesh showed immaculate defence and a never-say-die attitude to eke out a 16-21, 21-19, 21-14 win in the finals against 22-year-old Lu, who has won the Australian Open and Canada Open this year.

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: Saina Nehwal, Sameer Verma see off determined opponents to reach finals

Saina Nehwal, seeded second, prevailed over another Indonesian Ruselli Hartawan 12-21, 21-7, 21-6 to set up a clash with China's Han Yue.

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