Sachin Tendulkar to Anil Kumble, Twitterati hail 'Super' Sindhu as she conquers Marin

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New Delhi, April 2: Rio Olympics silver medallist PV Sindhu produced a superlative performance to beat reigning Olympic champion Carolina Marin of Spain 21-19 21-16 to lift her maiden India Open Super Series title, here on Sunday (April 2).

In front of a partisan home crowd at the Sirifort Sports Complex, the third seeded Indian dominated the match from the start to win the summit clash in 46 minutes.

Sachin Tendulkar to Anil Kumble, Twitterati hail 'Super' Sindhu as she conquers Marin — File photo: PV Sindhu

The win also narrowed down Sindhu's head-to-head record against the Spaniard to 4-5. Sindhu had last defeated Marin in the BWF Super Series in Dubai last year.

Earlier on Saturday (April 1) Sindhu, stormed into the final after beating South Korea's Sung Ji Hyun 21-18, 14-21, 21-14 in the semifinal clash.

Sindhu started the match high on confidence as she had outclassed compatriot Saina Nehwal in the quarterfinal.

Here's how Twitterati hailed the Hyderabadi shuttler:

Sachin Tendulkar

This is how cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar congratulated PV Sindhu on her triumph against Marin.

Anil Kumble

This is how legendary India bowler and current head coach Anil Kumble hailed Sindhu.

Vasundhara Raje

This is how Rajasthan Chief Minister congratulated the star shuttler for her victory.

Ayaz Menon

This is how veteran sports commentator Ayaz Menon hailed Sindhu.

Virender Sehwag

This is how former India cricketer Virender Sehwag congratulated Sindhu in his own unique style.

Jwala Gutta

This is how senior India badminton player congratulated her compatriot on registering an incredible win.

Viren Rasquinha

This is how former Indian Hockey team captain Viren Rasquinha hailed Super Sindhu.

Badminton Authority of India

The BAI also shared a video of PV Sindhu's winning moments.

OneIndia News

Story first published: Tuesday, August 8, 2017, 10:12 [IST]

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