Indonesia Open: Saina Nehwal loses to Carolina Marin in quarter-final

New Delhi: Ace India shuttler Saina Nehwal's journey came to an end at the Indonesia Open as she suffered a straight sets defeat against Carolina Marin.

The Spaniard, who is currently the World No. 1, defeated Saina 24-22, 21-11 to advance to the semi-finals.

Earlier, Saina registered a straight-game win over local favourite Fitriani Fitriani to reach the quarterfinals of the Super Series Premier event.

Three-time champion, Saina prevailed over World No. 53 Fitriani 21-11 21-10 in a match that lasted 32 minutes in the second round of women's singles competition here.

Saina had won the title in 2009, 2010 and 2012.