SARAWAK (Malaysia): Indian badminton ace Saina Nehwal won Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold with a hard-fought victory in the summit clash on Sunday, by beating Thai Pornpawee Chochuwong, the top-seeded London Olympics bronze-medallist 22-20, 22-20 in 46-minute.
The 26-year-old world No.10, who had been desperately looking for a title that boosts her confidence after recovering from a knee surgery last year.
Chochuwong scored four consecutive points to grab the early lead, but Saina narrowed the gap to make it 10-13 before drawing level at 19-19 and then saving a game point.
In the second game as well, Chochuwong had initially took 3-0 lead but Saina did not leave it for too late and took the lead at 7-5 and eventually she managed to win to win at 22-20.
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