NEW DELHI: Top Thai shuttler Ratchanok Intanon pocketed her second Yonex-Sunrise India Open Super Series title with a straight-game victory over Olympic champion Li Xuerui in the the women’s singles final at the Siri Fort Sports Complex here today.
In a clash between two former champions, it was Ratchanok who emerged victorious with a 21-17 21-18 scoreline in a matching lasting 42 minutes. It was her fourth win over the former World No. 1 Chinese in 11 meetings. Li had won the India Open in 2012.
Japan’s Kento Momota also won his inaugural India Open title after seeing off Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen 21-15 21-18 and sprawled on the court after hitting a powerful smash which earned him the title. It was Momota’s fourth Super Series title.
Ratchanok, who lost to Saina Nehwal in the final here last year, said: “Li has good skills, she is a very attacking player. I had to prepare well for this match. Idea was not to make mistakes. The shuttle was very fast today, so I played it like a doubles match. My concentration was good. I was more focused. I kept telling myself that it is one more point and I should not commit errors. (AGENCIES)
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