New Delhi: Saina Nehwal on Sunday said she expects to defend her titles in Thailand and Indonesia as she returns to action post a freak toe injury.

It will be a busy month for the young Hyderabadi as she will feature in an event in Singapore after playing in Thailand and Indonesia.

The world No. 2 was forced to skip the Sudirman Cup after aggravating a toe injury during the India Open in April. She had suffered a hairline fracture on the small toe of her left foot before the home event.

“It was an inadvertent happening in house when I was injured. It was quite painful that I was not able to participate in Sudirman cup. But past is past. Moving ahead, I have fully recovered from injury,” Saina said in an email interview.       

       (PTI)