K Srikanth wins Thailand Open Grand Prix

India’s new badminton sensation K Srikanth wins his first singles title on Sunday at the Thailand Open Grand Prix Gold when he beat world number eight and top seed Boonsak Ponsana.

The 13th-seeded K Srikanth thrashed Ponsana in straight set 21-16, 21-12 in just 34-minute and lifted the Thailand Open trophy.

“When I went onto the court, I was pretty okay. I was not thinking anything. He was the local guy and the court was also with him. I knew I had a 50-50 chance even though he is world No. 8,” K Srikanth told PTI after the match.

“I just wanted to give my 100 percent. I was focusing on one point at a time and I knew it was all about who plays well on that particular day. The win has not sunk in. I am still pretty excited. I spoke to my parents and they are also very happy. I will be travelling to Hyderabad tonight and probably fly back to Singapore next Friday or Saturday,” he added.

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