August 15, 2026 05:17 am (IST)
Saina reaches Australian Open final
Sydney, June 28 (IBNS): Indian Badminton icon Saina Nehwal crusied to the final of the $750,000 Star Australian Super Series in Sydney by beating China's Shixian Wang on Saturday.
In the semi-final clash, she defeated her opponent by 21-19 16-21 21-15.
Saina called the three-game contest as 'tough'.
"Beat world number 2 wang shixian in a tough 3 game match. Through to the final of the Australian Open super series!" she tweeted after the victory.
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