Saina Lost to her Indonesian counterpart today

The 18-year-old Indian went down 28-26 14-21 15-21 in the thrilling contest against her world number 16 rival.

However, unfazed by the initial setback Yulianti equalised in the next game, helped to a large extent by Saina's mistakes.

The decider looked like going Saina's way as she led 11-5 at one point but nerves got the better of the world number 15 Indian in the closing stages as Yulianti equalised before racing away with the game and the match.




















In the men's competition, Anup Sridhar has already made his exit, losing in the round of 16 of the men's singles event.

India's chances of getting a medal now lies entirely on Paes-Bhupathi pair, Sania Mirza withdrew from the tournament because of injury!