Saina beats World Champion Ratchanok

Saina-NehwalNew Delhi, May 20 : India's badminton sensation Saina Nehwal beat reigning World Champion Ratchanok Intanon in the first singles of their Uber Cup Group C clash against Thailand at the Siri Fort Sports Complex here Tuesday.

The World No. 8 beat the World No. 4 Thai 22-20, 21-14 in 42 minutes in the first singles to give India a 1-0 lead in the tie.

India and Thailand have already qualified for the quarter-finals.(IANS)