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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.