Saina, Srikanth clinch China Open titles
Srikanth defeated two-time Olympic champion Lin Dan 21-19, 21-17.
In the women's singles event, Nehwal defeated Japan's Akane Yamaguchi 21-12, 22-20 in the final of the tournament.
After the victory, Nehwal tweeted: "So happy to win my 3rd title this year. Great feeling to win the China Open. One of the toughest tournaments."
Congratulating Srikanth, badminton player Ashwini Ponnappa said: "Wow!!Srikanth won the Men's Singles China Premier SS!!!Pretty unbelievable stuff!Congratulations!"
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