Penang (Malaysia): Indian shuttler P V Sindhu continued her rampaging run to clinch the Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold title with a straight-game win over Scotland’s Kristy Gilmour, making a resounding start to the new season here on Sunday.
The third-seeded Indian prevailed 21-15 21-9 in a 32- minute clash to clinch her fifth Grand Prix Gold title to avenge a 2013 loss to the Scot, their only previous encounter before today’s match.
This is also Sindhu’s second Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold title, having won it in 2013 as well. She also completed a hat-trick at the Macau Open Grand Prix Gold in November last year.
The Indian had reached her maiden finals of a Super Series premier event at the Denmark Super Series Premier.
Sindhu, who had an unbeaten streak at the Premier Badminton League (PBL), produced a dominating performance as she showed better court coverage and produced some delectable serves and strokes to outclass her opponent in the summit clash.
The Indian had a healthy 12-6 lead which she increased to 18-10. The Scottish shuttler tried in vain to narrow the gap but the Indian slammed the door on her rival. (PTI)
