Glimmer of Light for Nehwal in Defeat of An Se Young
It has been many months – almost a year – since Saina Nehwal last beat a top 10 player. Today, after she beat rising star An Se Young in the second round of the PERODUA Malaysia Masters 2020, the relief was palpable.
· DEV SUKUMAR
“I was good today. I was moving well. It’s rare that I’m moving well nowadays,” stated Nehwal, with the emphasis that has been missing for a long time.
What perhaps worked for her was the time off from tournaments after the Hong Kong Open, which she spent reflecting and working on her game.
“I missed the Syed Modi (Championships) and the Korea Masters, I thought I should take some rest and think about what I can do and how I can come back. Those three-four weeks helped me think through a lot of things and start training. Sometimes you lose your confidence and you don’t want to play after losing so many first rounds.”