Bangalore: Aparna Popat notched up a record-breaking ninth title on the trot at the Senior National Badminton Championships on Wednesday, quelling the challenge of teenage sensation Saina Nehwal 13-11, 11-3 in the final.

In the much-anticipated title-round, the 27-year-old outclassed Saina, eclipsing Madhumita Bisht’s record eight titles.

After the match, Aparna admitted she had been under a lot of pressure, but thought she had handled it well.

“It was a high-pressure match. I had a lot to lose. She is a junior and there was no pressure on her...”