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#1 Rituparna Das
Scooped up by the Pune Aces for INR 8 Lakhs, the 23-year-old Rituparna Das has been creating quiet ripples through her matches. The year 2019 has been pretty decent to her as she began the season well and ended it on a similar note. 2019 has been quiet spectacular for the spirited shuttler.
At the Italian International, Das set up a date with former World No. 1 Spanish player, Carolina Marin. Although Marin had the last laugh, Das did put up a commendable fight. At the Dubai International also, Das finished as the runner-up. A former National Champion, Das shot into the limelight when she went ahead till the semi-finals at the Syed Modi International Badminton tournament. Das went down fighting to Thailand's Phittayaporn Chaiwan in 22-24, 15-21 in the semi-finals.
Das will be a key player for the Pune Aces given her recent form. Egged on by her sheer talent, Das can prove to create trouble on the court once her rhythm is set, after which there won't be any stopping her.
