World No. 1 Saina Nehwal | In pics

World No. 1 Saina Nehwal | In pics

Saina Nehwal created history as she became the first Indian woman shuttler to attain the world number one ranking after her closest challenger for the spot.

World No. 1 Saina Nehwal | In pics

Though the official rankings will be out only on Thursday next week, the 25-year-old Indian has been assured of her ascent to the top owing to Marin’s loss in the last-four stage.

World No. 1 Saina Nehwal | In pics

The reigning world champion, who was seeded second, lost to third seed Thai Ratchanok Intanon 21-19 21-23 22-20.

World No. 1 Saina Nehwal | In pics

The London Olympic bronze-medallist has won a staggering 14 international titles in her glorious career, and most recently she became the first Indian woman to make the finals of the prestigious All England Championships in Manchester.