Sindhu conquers Okuhara to clinch Korea Open title
Team Udayavani, Sep 17, 2017, 1:30 PM IST
Seoul : Olympic silver medallist shuttler P V Sindhu defeated world champion Nozomi Okuhara in a thrilling summit clash to clinch the women’s singles title at the Korea Open Super Series here today.
The 22-year-old Indian saw off eighth seed Okuhara 22-20 11-21 20-18 in an energy-sapping contest that lasted an hour and 23 minutes to exact sweet revenge of her heart-wrenching World Championship final loss to the Japanese at Glasgow last month.
Expectations of an epic battle were raised after Sindhu and Okuhara set up a summit clash for the second time in little over three weeks since they had fought for an hour and 50 minutes in one of the greatest women’s singles matches in the World Championships final last month.
Today’s summit clash also turned out to be another electrifying contest as Sindhu displayed great stubbornness to lay claim to her third super series title of her career.
World no. 4 Sindhu, who had clinched the 2016 China Super Series Premier and India Open Super Series and Syed Modi Grand Prix Gold this season, thus dashed Okuhara’s bid to win her third straight title after winning the Australian Open and the World Championships.
The win also helped Sindhu to level her head-to-head record against Okuhara, making it 4-4 in eight meetings.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
Surya gave me an opportunity to bat at No 3, wanted to repay his faith: Tilak Varma
Tilak Varma slams ton as India take 2-1 lead against South Africa with 11-run win in third T20I
Pakistan should stop playing cricket with India, says Rashid Latif
I’ve found ways and means to break it down: Ashwin on Smith’s batting
Blind T20 WC: Indian team eyes clearance from MHA, MEA; Sports Ministry clears travel to Pakistan
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
Cow smuggler dead, six others injured after their vehicle overturns during police chase
Assam bypolls: Samaguri Cong candidate alleges rigging by BJP, demands repolling
Who in Congress has said Article 370 will be restored? Shah spreading lies: Kharge
All arrangements in place to ensure smooth darshan at Sabarimala shrine: Kerala police
Delhi pollution: Mothers’ group write to health minister, highlight respiratory issues among kids
Thanks for visiting Udayavani
You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.