Saina Nehwal wins India Grand Prix Gold

Indian ace shuttler Saina Nehwal snapped her 15 months title drought, clinching the 
Syed Modi International India Grand Prix Gold badminton crown with a straight-game victory over compatriot PV Sindhu  in the women's singles competition, on Sunday.

She beat Sindhu 21-14 21-17 in the women's singles final, which lasted 40 minutes at the Babu Banarasi Das Indoor Stadium,Lucknow.

"It's an emotional moment for me. Loved the support I got. Lucknow has been my favourite city, I won my first title here in 2009. It feels good to win again. The win was more special as it came after such a long time," she said moments after her victory.

Sindhu played very well. It was a great match and the crowd enjoyed it. She is great player, and also in top-10. I am happy that I pulled it off.

"I was little nervous as I was playing in a final after a long time. But things went well for me," said Saina, who had last reached a final in the French Super Series in October, 2012.

Saina had been battling a poor form and injury issues for more than a year now, which saw her slip to world no.9 this week,from 2nd rank.This win has helped her earn 7000 points and will also help her to climb the ranking ladder.