Saturday, March 09, 2013

Badminton News
At $400K All England Badminton Championships 2013, Birmingham (Super Series Premier)

[SF] (2) Saina Nehwal (IND,3) l (8) Ratchanok Intanon (THA,8) 15-21 19-21

Saina blew big opportunity of lifting All England title ... She lost against Thai Ratchanok in straight games in 40 minutes ... Saina had a best chance as all Chinese players lost before semi-final ... In the first game from 4-6 down Saina won next 6 points to lead 10-6 ... But Ratchanok retake lead after winning next 6 points, 12-10, though Saina caught with her at 13-all ... Ratchanok retake 16-13 lead which Saina reduced to 15-16 ... Ratchanok won next 5 points and game ... In the second game from 3-5 Ratchanok take 8-5 lead ... Saina manged to reduce it to 9-10 but after that Ratchanok opened 4 points lead ... From 14-18 down Saina managed to reduce it to 17-18 but Ratchanok kept her advantage and converted 2nd game point for excellent win.

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