Saina Nehwal def. Ratchanok Intanon 17-21 21-18 21-12, Indonesia Open SS 2017 Round 1 - As it happened

3rd game Saina 17-21 21-18 21-12 Intanon

Updated: 13 June 2017 12:44 IST - Published: 13 June 2017 12:12 IST

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A brilliant comeback by the Indian! She wins17-21 21-18 21-12!

VICTORYYYY FOR SAINA!

MATCH POINT!

It's 17-10 to Saina now. Can she hold on for the win?

At the final break, Saina has an 11-6 advantage.

It is now 9-5 in favour of Saina!

Saina races into a 5-2 lead in the final game.

SECOND GAME TO SAINA! We are going into a decider as Saina holds her nerve to take the game at 21-18.

Two game points for Saina!

Saina is now just two points away at 19-17!

Like the first game, the Thai is making a late comeback towards the end.

Saina is inching closer to the second game. She makes it 15-12 now!

Score stands at 14-11 now.

After the interval, Saina has opened up a four-point lead.

The Thai has closed the deficit, as she trails by just one point at 7-8.

Saina leads 6-2 now.

Saina up 3-1 in the second game so far.

FIRST GAME TO THE THAI! Intanon records a strong fightback and takes the first game 21-17!

Three game points for Intanon.

After trailing for almost the entirety of the game, Intanon is two points away from winning it. 19-16!

The Thai is in the ascendancy now, leading 17-16 at this crucial juncture.

For the first time in the game, Intanon equalizes. She makes it 14-14.

It's a tight affair but Saina remains in front. 13-11!

Saina goes into the interval up 11-9, but remember, she had an 8-2 lead as well!