"She (Saina) started bit slowly today but I am happy to see her attacking well. She did not get the length initially as Sun was dictating the rallies. The most important thing today was her determined play. She really wanted to win badly and that made the difference," Vimal said on Saina's victory.
"In my opinion, she is moving much faster and attacking than ever before. This win should spur her preparations towards the Olympic Games in August. There is a lot of scope for improvement and the next six to seven weeks, which will help her prepare better. It is a good result for Saina," the coach was impressed with his student's progress.
"Definitely she wriggled out of some tough stages against Ratchanok and today against Sun Yu.
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