Devika Sihag wins maiden BWF Super 300 title at Thailand Masters

Devika Sihag with the winner’s trophy. Pic/BAI’s Instagram

Young Indian shuttler Devika Sihag clinched her maiden BWF Super 300 crown after Malaysia's Goh Jin Wei retired midway through the women's singles final of the Thailand Masters here on Sunday.

The 20-year-old from Haryana was leading 21-8, 6-3 when World No. 68 Goh pulled out due to a hamstring injury, handing the 63rd-ranked Indian the biggest title of her career.

"I'm really happy. I've played very good matches here. I've learnt a lot. Coming into the match, I didn't think about winning or losing, rather wanted to give my 100 per cent. That gave me the confidence. I thought to start with a good pace initially, and that worked well," said Devika.

With this victory, Devika becomes only the third Indian woman to win a Super 300 women's singles title, joining an elite list that includes PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal.

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