NSD LogoIndia’s star shuttler Saina Nehwal sailed into the women’s singles quarterfinals of the World Championships at Nanjing, China today.
Saina beat 2013 champion Ratchanok Inthanon of Thailand 21-16, 21-19.
The Indian mixed doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Ashwini Ponnappa also stood one step away from a medal after pulling off a stunning 20-22, 21-14, 21-6 victory over the Malaysian world no. 7 combination of Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Jemie Lai.
However, fifth seed Kidambi Srikanth crashed out in men’s singles after suffering 18-21,18-21 defeat at the hands of Malaysian Daren Liew.