Saina Nehwal outplays Vicente Lohaynny

London Games bronze winner Saina Nehwal made a resounding start to her badminton campaign. (Getty Images)

Saina staved off a spirited challenge from Brazilian Vicente Lohaynny 21-17 21-17 in the match that lasted 39 minutes. (Getty Images)

Vicente was disappointed at losing the match but conceded that she was up against a far superior opponent. (AP Photo)

Vicente is the first Brazilian to play an Olympic badminton match. (AP Photo)

Vicente was touched by the vocal support that she received. (AP Photo)

Vicente said that it was a great experience and at the end of the day she has much less experience than Nehwal. (AP Photo)

Saina will next take on World No. 61 Maria Ulitina of Ukraine in a Group G match on August 14. (PTI Photo)

Saina took 20 minutes to pocket the opening game before sealing the issue by wrapping up the second game in 19 minutes. (PTI Photo)

Saina said that every match will be tough in an event of this magnitude but those who can move on quickly after committing mistakes and clinch the close matches. (PTI Photo)

Saina said that her coach Vimal Kumar told her to move well and concentrate on rallies.(PTI Photo)