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Saina Nehwal defeats Sun Yu to clinch second Australian Open title

Saina has clinched her maiden title this year in what is a major boost for the Hyderabad-born ace ahead of the Rio Olympics.

Saina has clinched her maiden title this year in what is a major boost for the Hyderabad-born ace ahead of the Rio Olympics.

Sydney

: Indian ace Saina Nehwal received a huge boost ahead of the Rio Olympics as she clinched her second Australian Open title after defeating China's Sun Yu in a thrilling three-game final of the Super Series badminton tournament here on Sunday.

The 26-year-old from Hyderabad eked out a 11-21, 21-14, 21-19 over the World No. 12 Sun in a fighting summit clash that lasted an hour and 11 minutes here.

Congratulations to @NSaina for winning the Australian open you make us proud

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