4.Saina impressive, but fails to close big matches
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Prior to the start of any event, most Indian badminton hopefuls put their money on Saina Nehwal to do well. It was a similar situation at this Uber Cup as well when she began very well in the group stages, winning all the three matches, that included a crushing defeat to reigning All England champion Nozomi Okuhara.
However, her performance against Ratchanak Intanon left many in doubt over her form against top players, as she suffered a straight games defeat to get India off to a bad start in the quarterfinal.
The following day in the semifinal against China, the Indian once again looked uncomfortable, having lost the opening game, but put in a spirited effort to win the second game 21-12 before failing to deliver in the third, losing a hard-fought contest.
Ever since playing her 1st tournament this year in March, Saina’s court movements have only improved and she would that as the countdown to Rio begins, she would hope to be able to maintain a high level of fitness and develop further consistency in her game.
