That was a commanding performance from the 2015 runner-up over the defending champion! That was definitely some statement. And with that, the top two Indian shuttle queens bring double delight on International Women's Day!
Good evening and welcome to the Sportskeeda liveblog of Saina Nehwal's first round match at the prestigious All England Championships. The 2015 runner-up faces the defending champion and World No. 11 Nozomi Okuhara in a blockbuster opener.
The Japanese is returning from a shoulder injury, so there should be some rustiness. But she can definitely make it difficult for the Indian.