Indonesia Open: Twitterati hail Kidambi Srikanth for winning title

Bengaluru, June 18: Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth won the Indonesia Open 2017 by beating Japan's Kazumasa Sakai 21-11, 21-19 in the final at Jakarta Convention Centre (JCC).

Srikanth wins Indonesia Open Srikanth wins Indonesia Open

Srikanth had created a stir among the Indian fans and social media yesterday after creating an upset against world number 1 Son Wan-Ho in the semis. His opponent in the final had defeated another Indian badminton star HS Prannoy.

It was a simple win for the 24-year-old as he bagged the match in straight sets. It was a cake walk for him in the first set as he won it 21-11. The second set was close but Srikanth pocketed it easily.

Here are some tweets from celebrities and fans congratulating the shuttler

Congratulations Kidambi Srikanth on becoming the first Indian to win the #IndonesiaOpen . Ek killa Fateh.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 18, 2017

Virender Sehwag

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag congratulated Srikanth.

.@srikidambi wins #IndonesiaOpen! Only Indian man to win a Superseries Premier, Superseries & Grand Prix Gold title. Brilliant champ! Proud! pic.twitter.com/S7T2sx6C4l
— Vijay Goel (@VijayGoelBJP) June 18, 2017

Vijay Goel

Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel congratulated Kidambi Srikanth.

While entire country glued to #INDVPAK Kadimbi Shrikant shuttles himself to #IndonesiaOpen victory. #proud
— Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) June 18, 2017

Harsh Goenka

Businessman Harsh Goenka congratulated Kidambi Srikanth.

Great news,@srikidambi defeats Kazumasa Sakai to win #IndonesiaOpen #SuperSeries title!Wat a proud moment for game of Badminton n for India! pic.twitter.com/GX9rKAzlvR
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) June 18, 2017

Ashok Gehlot

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot congratulated Srikanth.

#IndonesiaOpen Congratulations Kidambi Srikanth! Thanks for making #india proud .🇮🇳🇮🇳
— Karun Yadav (@kkarunyadav) June 18, 2017

Fan congratulated Srikanth Kidambi

A fan thanked Kidambi Srikanth for making India proud by winning Indonesia Open.

Congratulations Srikanth Kidambi . You make India proud. 🇮🇳 https://t.co/TG9CLKTxuO
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) June 18, 2017

Ritesh Deshmukh

Bollywood actor Ritesh Deshmukh congratulated Srikanth.

congratulations .. proud of you !! Srikanth Kidambi, you make us proud to be Indians .. !!! https://t.co/zj7UcPluox
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) June 18, 2017

Amitabh Bachchan

Legendary Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan congratulated Srikanth Kidambi.

Heartiest congratulations to our Srikanth. JAI HIND
— Anup Narang (@NarangAnup) June 18, 2017

Arun Narang

BAI General Secretary Arun Narang congratulated Srikanth Kidambi/

Congratulations @srikidambi! We are extremely delighted on your victory in the Indonesia Open Super Series tournament.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 18, 2017

Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Kidambi Srikanth.

Congratulation @srikidambi for winning the title and becoming world No 2 ...... proud moment 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/wzH7VipFfg
— sreejesh p r (@16Sreejesh) June 18, 2017