BWF World Championships 2019: PV Sindhu moves into third round
Sindhu will now take on Beiwen Zhang of USA, who defeated Hsuan-Yu Wendy Chen of Australia in straight games 21-14, 21-13.
Sindhu will now take on Beiwen Zhang of USA, who defeated Hsuan-Yu Wendy Chen of Australia in straight games 21-14, 21-13.
The fifth-seeded Indian, who received a bye in the opening round, is likely to face USA's Beiwen Zhang, seeded ninth, in the pre-quarterfinals.
Marin showed the trademark big match temperament to see off a spirited fight from Zhang, who closed in at 14-13.
Sindhu came agonisingly close to clinching the title before losing 18-21 21-11 20-22 to Zhang in the women's singles final.
In both the games, Saina displayed her class and temperament to overpower her opponent in straight sets.