Srikanth fought back well from the opening-game defeat to force a decider, but the star Indian shuttler was unable to match the intensity of the World No. 81 who has been in impressive form this season
The Indian, who has been in a great form of late, after winning the Swiss Open earlier this year, didn’t have a great start to the match as she lost the first game 18-21
A classical batsman who built his game around a near-impregnable defense and an over-my-dead-body attitude, 'The Wall' was a purist's delight even though teammates often eclipsed his best efforts
While speaking on the occasion, PM Modi said Meerut and its surrounding region has contributed significantly in giving a new direction to independent India