Saina eyes her first Super Series title of 2011 in Denmark

Hyderabad: After a three-week hiatus, Saina Nehwal is back in pursuit of that elusive title triumph when she competes in the Denmark Open Super Series Premier in Odense. Contrary to the stupendous success she enjoyed last year, Saina had claimed only one title, that too a Grand Prix Gold, this year.

The Hyderabadi, who clinched as many as six major titles last year, struggled with a nagging ankle injury which took almost five months to heal.

Though she returned to complete fitness by August, the precious time she lost without training affected her performance. The world No. 4, who moved swiftly between the net and the baseline last year, was found flat-footed when she went up against top players. The movement on court, specifically the front movement, has turned out to be a big liability for her this season.

The Times Of India