Saina Nehwal crowned Indonesian Masters winner after Carolina Marin withdraws due to injury
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IBNS): Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal on Sunday was crowned the Indonesia Masters 2019 champion after her opponent Carolina Marin pulled out of the summit clash.
She pulled out of the final clash due to injury.
.@NSaina wins her ⺠#IndonesianMasters ðŸ†
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) January 27, 2019
An emotional grand finale at the #DaihatsuIndonesiaMasters: leading 10-4 in the game1 @CarolinaMarin incurred a knee injury following an awkward leap rendering her unable to continue as @NSaina lifted her 5th title. ðŸ‘#IndiaontheRise pic.twitter.com/i96Us5z4vE
Marin, the reigning Olympic champion and three-time world champion, was injured when she twisted her right knee during the first game of the match.
The Spanish shuttler was leading 10-4 but after she felt discomfort following the injury, she was forced to quit the game.
Saina was a runner-up in the 2018 edition of the tournament.
Image: BAI Media Twitter page
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