Sindhu Beats Carolina Marin

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    • Publish Date: Apr 3 2017 10:31AM
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    • Updated Date: Apr 3 2017 10:31AM
Sindhu Beats Carolina Marin

If there was any doubt who the undisputed Indian queen of badminton is, PV Sindhu put that to rest by beating Olympic champion Carolina Marin in the women's singles final to win her maiden India Open Super Series title.

Sindhu, who won the TOISA badminton player of the year as well as overall player of the year awards, avenged her Olympic final defeat to Marin in an imperious fashion with a straight game 21-19, 21-16 win at a packed Siri Fort Sports Complex. In a pulsating contest, which was a repeat of the Rio Olympic final where the Spaniard prevailed in three games, Sindhu put up an all-round show in front of the home fans.


Sindhu had established her dominance early in the contest with a drop shot and a smash giving her a 6-1 lead before Marin began gaining on her. The Rio Olympic gold medallist began attacking Sindhu and successfully cut down the lead to manageable level. A return that went long brought her on the doorstep of levelling it but then Sindhu engaged her in a rally to again race ahead at 9-7.



After the first break, Sindhu was forced to defend and ended up committing errors which eventually allowed her opponent to draw level at 16-all. But Sindhu was unrelenting, a well-directed smash that left Marin smiling again gave her a slim lead.

A powerful return allowed the two-time world champion to take the lead and then she was guilty of two mistakes that gave Sindhu the game 21-19. Sindhu became even more aggressive after the change of ends as she sprinted to a lead of 4-0 in no time. This game would see Sindhu proving too hot to handle for her 23-year-old long-time rival after the early close exchanges. The Indian replied to her every move - if engaged in netplay, she would pounce if there was even a whiff of an opportunity. If there were long rallies, she would produce pinpointed smash. With each point, Sindhu's confidence grew and Marin's column of mistakes began swelling. Weak returns, unforced errors followed.

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Ayushi Pandey LILAVATI BAI PODAR (A)-SCRUZ

This victory for PV Sindhu must be really sweet. She has avenged her defeat at the Olympics, beating World No.1 Carolina Marin. After all, she gave the nation a ''silver'' knock at the Olympics. Way to go, champion!

Khushi Pandit VIDYA NIKETAN

great triumph..hats off!!! PV Sindhu...the golden girl and player of the year...you were really amazing...I just loved your smashes and s and the way you play is exceptionally ertraordinary!!! keep it up champ!!!

Akshita Pandey LILAVATI BAI PODAR (A)-SCRUZ

Great win, Sindhu!! You are an exceptional player. I love the way you play badminton. You have defeated the girl who has defeated you in the Olympics. Proud of you!! Keep playing like this and making all of us proud.

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