B Sai Praneeth made a come from behind victory to win his maiden Super Series title defeating compatriot Kidambi Srikanth in the final of the Singapore Open Super Series on Sunday April 16,2017
Praneeth prevailed 17-21, 21-17, 21-12 in a 54-minute contest.
For the first time in the history of badminton, two Indians clashed in a Super Series final and Praneeth made the most of it in his maiden Super Series final appearance.
"It's always difficult to play someone with whom you play everyday. I am very happy to win today. The way I played in the tournament, I'm very happy. The support here for the Indians has also been very nice," an overwhelmed Praneeth said after the 54-minute clash.
Before the final between Praneeth and Srikanth, only three nations -- China, Indonesia andcDenmark -- had two of their shuttlers playing in finals of a Super Series event.
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