Saina Nehwal
Matches
Wins
Competitive
Titles
Saina Nehwal (India) has a 55.3% win rate across 76 BWF World Tour matches with 42 victories, ranked #81 in BWF standings. Most-played rival is Nozomi Okuhara (3-2 head-to-head). One of 315 India players on the BWF circuit, strongest at Super 100 events (75% win rate).
Career Statistics and Rankings
Key Performance Metrics
| Metric | Saina Nehwal | Tour Average |
|---|---|---|
| Total Matches | 76 | 6 |
| Win Rate | 55.3% | 50.0% |
| Total Wins | 42 | – |
| Avg Points per Match | 40.9 | – |
| Best BWF Ranking | #81 | – |
BWF World Ranking
| Discipline | Ranking | Points | Tournaments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Singles | #81 | 20,520 | 7 |
Win Rate by Tournament Tier
Match Record and Head-to-Head
Recent Match Results
| Date | Tournament | Round | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2021 | Orleans Masters 2021 (New Dates) | Semi-Final | Line Christophersen | 17-21, 17-21 | L |
| Mar 26, 2021 | Orleans Masters 2021 (New Dates) | Quarter-Final | Iris Wang | 19-21, 21-17, 19-21 | W |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Orleans Masters 2021 (New Dates) | Round of 16 | Marie Batomene | 21-18, 15-21, 10-21 | W |
| Mar 24, 2021 | Orleans Masters 2021 (New Dates) | Round of 32 | Rachael Darragh | 9-21, 5-21 | W |
| Mar 17, 2021 | YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships 2021 | Round of 32 | Mia Blichfeldt | 8-21, 4-10 | L |
| Mar 3, 2021 | YONEX Swiss Open 2021 (New Dates) | Round of 32 | Phittayaporn Chaiwan | 16-21, 21-17, 21-23 | L |
| Jan 19, 2021 | TOYOTA Thailand Open | Round of 32 | Ratchanok Intanon | 21-17, 21-8 | L |
| Jan 14, 2021 | YONEX Thailand Open | Round of 16 | Busanan Ongbamrungphan | 23-21, 14-21, 16-21 | L |
| Jan 13, 2021 | YONEX Thailand Open | Round of 32 | Selvaduray Kisona | 15-21, 15-21 | W |
| Mar 11, 2020 | YONEX All England Open 2020 | Round of 32 | Akane Yamaguchi | 11-21, 8-21 | L |
Most Frequent Opponents
| Opponent | Played | Wins | Losses | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nozomi Okuhara | 5 matches | 3 | 2 | 60% |
| Tzu Ying Tai | 5 matches | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| Akane Yamaguchi | 4 matches | 1 | 3 | 25% |
| Line Højmark Kjaersfeldt | 4 matches | 3 | 1 | 75% |
| Sayaka Takahashi | 3 matches | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Pornpawee Chochuwong | 3 matches | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Busanan Ongbamrungphan | 3 matches | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Carolina Marin | 3 matches | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Yufei Chen | 2 matches | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Yan Yan Cai | 2 matches | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Monthly Performance Trend
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saina Nehwal's win rate in BWF tournaments?
Saina Nehwal has a 55.3% win rate across 76 matches, earning the "Competitive" performance tier.
What is Saina Nehwal's BWF world ranking?
Saina Nehwal reached a career-best BWF ranking of #81, classified as "Professional" level.
How many tournament titles has Saina Nehwal won?
Saina Nehwal has not yet won a BWF World Tour title, having competed in 76 matches so far.
Who has Saina Nehwal played against the most?
Saina Nehwal has faced Nozomi Okuhara 5 times, winning 3 matches.
How often does Saina Nehwal go to 3 sets?
31.6% of Saina Nehwal's matches have gone to 3 sets, a moderate rate compared to the tour average.
Data source: BWF World Tour Official Statistics | Last updated: April 2026
