Kidambi Srikanth another silverware after French Open Super Series win

Kidambi Srikanth’s dream season continued as he brushed Japan’s Kenta Nishimoto in straight games to win the French Open Super Series men’s singles title. With the win in Paris, Srikanth became first Indian shuttler to lift four Super Series titles in a single calendar year. (Source: AP)

With back-to-back titles at Denmark and France, Srikanth has sealed his place at the top of Destination Dubai rankings and would be a prime contender for the Super Series Final title in December. (Source: AP)

Kidambi Srikanth had played a long semi-final match against compatriot H S Prannoy and was a tad concerned how he would recover for the summit clash. (Source: AP)

A week prior, Kidmabi Srikanth won Denmark Open Super Series, becoming first Indian shuttler after Prakash Padukone to lift the coveted title. (Source: Reuters)

After winning in Indonesia, Kidambi Srikanth continued his impressive run of form by winning the Australian Open Super Series. He won his fourth Super Series by defeating Chen Long 22-20, 21-16.

Kidambi Srikanth had made a comeback from a knee injury and he made sure that he manages to capitalise the situation. He got the better of World No 1 Son Wan Ho in the semis by saving a match point and then converting on the third. (Source: AP)