Indian Women's Singles star Saina Nehwal stepped up her level of game from the first to the second round and safely secured her way to the quarterfinals.
Saina Nehwal had some struggles in her first round match against German Karin Schnaase. However, during the night Saina Nehwal must have picked up some power, because against Japanese Minatsu Mitani she was playing very well, winning 21-12 21-10.
- I did not play very well against the German girl. I didn't really get in to a rhythm against her yesterday, but today I played very good. Though I did not expect to win that easy against Mitani, says Saina Nehwal.
She is now facing Wang Shixian in the quarterfinal and it will be a tough challenge for Nehwal.
- It is gonna be a difficult match, but I will fight and try to play my best, says Saina Nehwal.
Saina Nehwal won Yonex Denmark Open in 2012.