New Delhi: Returning to the court after a three-week injury lay-off, Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal will open her campaign against old rival French Hongyan Pi in the Yonex All England Open Super Series on Wednesday.
A shoulder injury had forced the Indian world No. 10 to skip the National Badminton Championships last month and coach Pullela Gopichand feels although she is fit, she could be a little wary since this would be her first tournament since coming back from injury.
"I don't think the injury will have any bearing on her performance but yes, since it is her first tournament after the injury, she may feel a bit wary in the initial moments," Gopichand said.
The former All England Champion said the first match would be a tough one and decide the course of the tournament.
"The first match is against Hongyan, it would be a tough match. Although Saina has defeated her in the past, the French is having a good form at the moment. If Saina can get past her things could turn out well for her," he said.
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