Saina Nehwal with her rocking performance in Birmingham became the first Indian woman to reach the All England final. However, she could not win the final.
Saina after her feat
The 24 -year-old Saina demolished two Chinese stars to enter into her maiden final. However she could not continue her feat in the final.
Among men, Prakash Padukone and P Gopichand - her former coach, are the only players from India to have achieved the feat.
All England Open Badminton Championships
- The All England Open Badminton Championships
- Popularly known as ‘All England’
- One of the world’s oldest and most prestigious badminton tournaments
- It is played annually.
