Dubai Superseries Finals-Saina Nehwal vs Carolina Marin

Dubai Superseries Finals: Saina Nehwal defeats Carolina Marin in a cracking three game contest

JUST IN! @NSaina beats World No. 1 @caro_marin2 23-21, 9-21, 21-12 in the #DubaiSSF
— Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) December 10, 2015

Resounding comeback this one

Thats it! Saina seals the third set 21-12

8 match points for Saina

Two straight points for Marin.. 11-19

What a return from Saina.. Marin is clueless here..

What a spirited comeback this has been

4 points away now Saina Nehwal!

Saina leads 16-8

That is in.. This is superb play from the Indian, Superb play

Saina is looking in good form. 7 point advantage.. 15-8

What a match this is proving to be.. Two modern-day greats, packed house

Saina has a 5 point lead now.. 13-8

At the interval in the decider, Saina leads Marin 11-8

Another time out called

Third straight point for Marin.. 10-8

A superb rally ends with a fine drop shot from Marin.. 10-7

Crucial phase in the match.. Saina leads 10-6

5 point advantage for Saina

Its the right call from the umpire.. Saina leads 9-5

Its called out but Marin has challenged it..

Thats a wide hit from Marin.. Saina leads 8-5

Saina leads 6-5

What a rivetting contest this is proving to be

That is well in and Marin has asked for a time-out

Saina takes a two-point lead.. Up 6-4..

Superb return from Marin makes it 4-4

Saina takes the lead...4-3

That is in.. 3-3..

Back on level terms.. Saina attacks Marin's body with a fierce smash.. 2-2

Fortune favours marin there.. Leads 2-1

Saina gets the opening point ...1-0

Here we go! its the decider

Also she must be more alert to the shots near the net

Saina needs to ensure that she doesnt give away the advantage early on

The opening few points in the decider will be crucial

Marin wins the second game 21-9

10 game point opportunities for marin

Marin hits it on to her own net.. 19-9

Thats wide from Saina.. Marin has a 11-point lead.. 19-8

Let called ..Marin wasnt ready

Saina gets a point back

This is getting very one-sided.. Marin leads 17-7

Marin tightening her screws in the contest.. 8 point advantage

Much needed for Saina.. 7-12

Marin takes the opening point after the interval.. 12-6

The opening few points after the interval will be absolutely vital

At the interval in the second game, Carolina Marin leads Saina Nehwal 11-6

Superb smash down the line from Marin.. She leads 10-6