Saina Nehwal crashes out of Thailand Open

In the first game,Saina opened up a slender 4-2 lead but Juan continously put pressure on her and caught up with the Indian at 9-9. The 23-year-old from Hyderabad then registered two points to move into the breather with a two-point cushion.

Saina then slowly started widening the gap and accumulated points at will to pocket the first game.

World number 23 Juan came back strongly in the second round and turned the heat on Saina,moving into the break at 11-7. The China-born Singaporean didn8217;t give Saina much chance to fightback and roared into the contest at 21-12.

Saina begun the decider with a 5-2 lead but Juan turned the tables soon to hold the advantage at 11-10. Saina once again bounced back to lead 15-13 but the Singaporean showed immense character in wresting back the lead at 19-15 and then shut the door on the Indian.