Saina enters semifinals of Malaysia Open
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The
world number four Indian had to toil hard before prevailing over
two-time All England champion Tine 21-13 21-23 21-13 in a women singles
quarterfinal match which lasted a little less than an hour.
The
21-year-old Saina kept the pressure on her rival and played a lot of
smashes though she gained more points with her dribbling at the net.
In
the first game, Saina opened up a narrow lead after 5-5 but Tine kept
breathing down her neck at 9-10 before the Indian started reeling off
straight points to widen the gap and then take a 1-0 lead.
Not
ready to lie low, Tine raced to a three-point lead in the second game
but a straight six point helped Saina to zoom past her and take 14-10
lead.
However,
the Dane was not someone to let it go so easily as she caught up with
the Indian at 15-15 and held on to the fight by winning the second game
and draw level.
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