2016 Malaysia Super Series Premier: Tzu Ying Tai beats Saina Nehwal in the semifinals

Saina Nehwal lost in straight games

India’s Saina Nehwal succumbed yet again to Tzu Ying Tai of Chinese Taipei, this time in the semi-final of the Malaysia Super Series Premier.losing in straight games 21-19 21-13 on Saturday.

Right from the opening point, it seemed like it was to be an uphill task for the Indian, as she found herself 0-7 down and 11-3 at the interval.However, after she conjured some much-needed fight, winning 11 out of the next 20 points to make 14-20, before winning 5 points straight to make it 19-20. But just when it mattered the most, the Indian failed to hold her nerve and lost the game 21-19, courtesy a fine cross-court drop shot from her opponent.

The second game started off on a much more even note as both players exchanged leads but the tide began to shift towards Tzu's way from the 6-6 mark, as she started to chip away with the points, leading 11-9 at the break, before winning 10 out of the next 14points to win the game 21-13 and inflict a 7th straight defeat on the Indian.

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