India’s Saina Nehwal advanced to the quarterfinals of the Macau Open Grand Prix Gold after a comeback win in Macau today, beating Indonesia’s Dinar Dyah Ayustine in three games. The top Indian shuttler recovered after losing the first game and closed out the match with clean control and pace. She next faces China’s Zhang Yiman in the last eight, as other Indian results shaped a mixed day for the contingent.
Saina Fights Back To Reach Macau Open Quarterfinals
Saina Nehwal came from a game down to win 17-21, 21-18, 21-12 and book a place in the Macau Open Grand Prix Gold quarterfinals. After a slow start, she steadied her length and cut down errors to level the match. In the decider, her net play and deep clears opened the court and she pulled away with a strong run of points.
The victory adds confidence as she moves deeper into the draw. The three game win also shows her match fitness and ability to close under pressure.
Key Points From The Match
The contest swung on momentum and control of the mid court. Saina adjusted to the drift and improved her returns to the backhand corner, which turned rallies in her favor.
- Lost the opener 17-21, then tightened defense to take the second 21-18.
- Forced longer rallies that drew errors and opened space at the net.
- Dominated the decider 21-12 to seal the quarterfinal spot.
These shifts underline her tactical range against Dinar Dyah Ayustine. The way she managed tempo and depth will be key against higher pace opposition in the next round.
Other Indian Results In Macau
Kashyap fell to Lin Yu Hsien 13-21, 20-22 in a 45 minute match despite a late push in the second game. He trailed early, then narrowed the gap with solid net exchanges, but could not convert the closing points. The straight games loss ends his run in Macau.
In men’s doubles, Manu and Sumeeth lost to Singapore’s Danny Bawa Christina and Hendra Wijaya 20-22, 19-21 after a close battle. They pressed hard at the end of both games, yet the Singapore pair held firm on serve and attack.
These results mean India’s singles focus stays on Saina’s campaign as the tournament moves to the quarterfinal stage.
Next Up For Saina
Saina meets China’s Zhang Yiman in the quarterfinals, a test that will likely hinge on length control and first three shots. Expect focus on tight net play and quick follow ups to avoid giving Zhang flat exchanges. Clear decision making in the backcourt and consistency on serve returns can shape the flow.
The matchup offers a chance to extend her run in Macau Open Grand Prix Gold. Fans will watch if her steady build through the rounds continues against a new style.
Match Scores At A Glance
Key results from the Macau Open Grand Prix Gold main draw help summarize the day for India. The table lists the matchups and final scores for quick reference.
| Match | Score |
|---|---|
| Saina Nehwal vs Dinar Dyah Ayustine | 17-21, 21-18, 21-12 |
| Kashyap vs Lin Yu Hsien | 13-21, 20-22 |
| Manu And Sumeeth vs Danny Bawa Christina And Hendra Wijaya | 20-22, 19-21 |
The numbers show Saina’s strong finish after a tight mid match phase. Close scorelines in the other ties reflect how small margins decided India’s day in Macau.
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