Saina Nehwal defeated former world champion Rathchanok Intanon of Thailand by 21-16,21-14 and won her maiden India OpenTitle.

After winning the finals Saina became the first Indian player to win Superseries title.
Saina is one among the most exceptional shuttler of a country and has won 21 international title which is something really amazing and by achieving this milestone she is the second Indian player after Prakash Padukone who have managed this amazing feat.

Saina is considered as one among the most successful badminton player of our country and is been responsible for hiking up the popularity of Badminton in India. For her amazing towards the game, she was honored with Padma Bhushan – India's third highest civilian award, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, and the Arjuna Award.