Saina Nehwal became the first woman badminton player to be ranked No.1 in the world. Saina tasted her first success by winning the Sub-Junior National title in the U-13 Category in 2002. In 2004, she won the Junior National title and 3 years later, she became Senior National Champion. Saina has 14 National titles in singles and doubles at Sub-Junior, Junior, and Senior Nationals.