Bangkok: K Srikanth became the latest badminton sensation to emerge from India as he lifted his maiden men’s singles title with a stunning straight-game triumph over top-seeded local favourite Boonsak Ponsana at the Thailand Open Grand Prix Gold here on Sunday.
The 20-year-old from Andhra Pradesh beat world No. 8 Ponsana 21-16, 21-12 in a 34-minute match.
“When I went into the court, I was pretty okay. I was not thinking anything. He was the local guy and the court was also with him. I knew I had a 50-50 chance even though he is world number eight,” the excited youngster said.
“I just wanted to give my 100 per cent. I was focusing on one point at a time and I knew it was all about who plays well on that particular day,” he said.
The Indian matched his fancied rival in all departments in what turned out to be a lop-sided contest. (PTI)