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Saina Nehwal - Player Biography

 * Saina was the first Indian woman to win the world Junior Championships, and she is currently the reining under-19 champion.  She won the 2007 and 2008 Indian National Badminton Championships and the 2008 Chinese Taipei Open.  She was also the first Indian woman to reach the quarter-finals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.  2009 should be an exciting year for her, being named The Most Promising Player of 2008. 2009 Malaysia Super Series, WILSON Swiss Open Super Series and India Open quarter-finalist. After a spectaular undefeated outing at the Sudirman cup she has moved up 3 spots and seventh is her highest career ranking. 2009 Indonesian Open Champion. 2009 World Championships quarter-finalist.
 

 

Height        5'6' (167cm)
Weight     132lbs (62kgs)
Date of birth     March 17, 1990 (age 19)
Place of birth       Hisar, Haryana, India