Saina Nehwal vs Vrushali G, Live Badminton Score and Updates, Senior National Badminton Championships 2017 Round 1

Saina takes the first game 21-12.

Updated: 06 November 2017 13:53 IST - Published: 06 November 2017 10:17 IST

No hiccups for Saina as she comfortably makes her way into the next round of the Championships. For Vrushali, it will be a huge learning experience and despite the loss, she will certainly take a lot of positives from the match!

And it's over as Vrushali's smash hits the net! The match ends 21-12 21-10 in favour of the Olympic bronze medalist.

And it's 10 match points for the veteran!

Saina adds two more quick points, making it 18-10 and coming closer to booking her place in the last eight of the draw.

It's 16-10 now, as Vrushali is once again struggling to keep up the pace.

However, the former World No. 1 takes the next two points to take a 14-9 lead.

Vrushali is fighting hard to make a comeback into the match and with a flurry of points, making it 12-9.

Vrushali takes the first point of the game but Saina hits back with one of her own.

And she goes into the break up 11-3, winning the last point with a powerful backhand smash.

It's 10-3 now, as Saina continues her charge.

Saina stretches her lead to 7-1, before making an unforced error on her forehand.

Saina continues to take charge of the match and races to a 5-1 lead!

The second game is underway and it's 1-1.

The first game goes to Saina at 21-12 as Vrushali's forehand clear lands outside the lines.

Saina extends her lead to 19-11 but makes an unforced error on the smash, sending it out.

Vrushali takes the next three points but concedes a simple point with an unforced error into the net. 17-11!

An unforced error on the smash by Saina but she responds with another fine flurry of points as her opponent has no response to her fast shots. 16-8 now!

Saina continues her domination after the break, making her opponent run around the court and winning the point with a delightful drop. 13-7!

At the break, Saina leads 11-6 as Vrushali's push lands slightly outside the court towards Saina's forehand.

Saina is threatening to run away with the match but Vrushali is not letting her go to far. It's 9-6 now!

Saina extends her lead to 7-3 and with adds to her tally with an awkward backhand, that just lands in! A huge smile on the face of the World Championship bronze medalist.

Vrushali, who looked under pressure at first, fights back and takes the next three points as Saina makes a couple of unforced errors. 5-3!

Saina leads 5-0 after a barrage of powerful smashes.

And the second seed is off to a flying start!

The players are on court and the match is about to start!