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Sachin Tendulkar to Anil Kumble, Twitterati hail 'Super' Sindhu as she conquers Marin
New Delhi, April 2: Rio Olympics silver medallist PV Sindhu produced a superlative performance to beat reigning Olympic champion Carolina Marin of Spain 21-19 21-16 to lift her maiden India Open Super Series title, here on Sunday (April 2).
In front of a partisan home crowd at the Sirifort Sports Complex, the third seeded Indian dominated the match from the start to win the summit clash in 46 minutes.
The win also narrowed down Sindhu's head-to-head record against the Spaniard to 4-5. Sindhu had last defeated Marin in the BWF Super Series in Dubai last year.
Earlier on Saturday (April 1) Sindhu, stormed into the final after beating South Korea's Sung Ji Hyun 21-18, 14-21, 21-14 in the semifinal clash.
Sindhu started the match high on confidence as she had outclassed compatriot Saina Nehwal in the quarterfinal.
Here's how Twitterati hailed the Hyderabadi shuttler:
Sachin Tendulkar
This is how cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar congratulated PV Sindhu on her triumph against Marin.
Anil Kumble
This is how legendary India bowler and current head coach Anil Kumble hailed Sindhu.
Vasundhara Raje
This is how Rajasthan Chief Minister congratulated the star shuttler for her victory.
Ayaz Menon
This is how veteran sports commentator Ayaz Menon hailed Sindhu.
Virender Sehwag
This is how former India cricketer Virender Sehwag congratulated Sindhu in his own unique style.
Jwala Gutta
This is how senior India badminton player congratulated her compatriot on registering an incredible win.
Viren Rasquinha
This is how former Indian Hockey team captain Viren Rasquinha hailed Super Sindhu.
Badminton Authority of India
The BAI also shared a video of PV Sindhu's winning moments.
OneIndia News
Story first published: Tuesday, August 8, 2017, 10:12 [IST]
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