Saina has always been my idol, win over her one of the biggest of my career, says Malvika
The Hindu
It was the first time Saina Nehwal and Malvika Bansod were meeting in a big tournament.
Growing up idolising Saina Nehwal and her power game, promising shuttler Malvika Bansod on Thursday termed her India Open victory over the Olympic medallist “one of the biggest” of her fledgling career.
As Malvika got down to reflect on her second-round win over the injury-plagued star in the Super 500 tournament, she said it was yet to sink in.
“This has not sunk in yet. The feeling is great and I was really excited after the win,” Malvika, 20, said after her 21-17 21-0 win over the former world number one.
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