Saina Nehwal clinches Australian Super Series
The Indian star defeated her opponent 21-18, 21-11 to win the second title of the year.
The match lasted for 43 minutes.
Carolina Marin kept up the pressure on Saina but the Indian star continuously dominated the match though the first round of the clash remained a close encounter.
In the second round, Saina played some good shots and her trademark smashes to finally win the trophy.
After winning the title, Saina tweeted: "With the Australian Open trophy. Great moment!!!!!"
Earlier in the day, she had posted on her Twitter homepage: "Good morning friends. Finals day in Australia today. Happy to be in a super series final after a long gap."
Meanwhile, Indian celebrities congratulated Saina for winning the title.
Olympic medalist Rajyavardhan Rathore tweeted: "Congrats @NSaina on the Aus Win. You are an ambassador, an icon, an inspiration;that's heavier and more prestigious then the medals you wear."
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan said: "T 1530 - Saina Nehwal WINS ..!! Australian Open .. Congratulations !! HINDUSTAN ZINDABAD !!"
Image: Facebook page of Australian Super Series
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