Syed Modi International 2019

Syed Modi International: Saina Nehwal pulls out of event in last minute as Lakshya Sen sets sights on third BWF World tour title

Saina Nehwal pulled out at the last moment to take some sheen off the Syed Modi International, beginning here on Tuesday, when the in-form Lakshya Sen will seek a third BWF World Tour title.

Syed Modi International: Saina Nehwal hopes for turnaround, Lakshya Sen eyes fifth title of season

Three-time former champion Saina, who has been battling illness and injuries, is going through a bad patch, having lost six times in the first round this season.