In the semi-final clash in the men's section Saurav Ghoshal got the better of fighting Ravi Dixit 11-9 11-5 11-8 while third seed Mahesh Mangaonkar toppled second seed Harinder Pal Singh 11-2 11-6 9-11 11-9 to set up the title clash.
The women's section semi-finals were one-sided affair and top seed Joshna Chinappa asserted her class by subduing Janet Vidhi 11-3, 11-7, 11-4 while Aparajita Balamurukan 11-9 11-7 11-3 to sail into finals.
"Ravi played well and the potential to climb up the ladder. Perhaps he has learned a good lesson," said Ghoshal adding that he was not complacent.
"I was trying out a few things but I never throw away points even when I am working out certain things. The credit must be given to the youngster," said the top seed.
"He is far better player but I still managed to hang on pretty close in first game. It is the experience which pulls the top players through. But I have learnt my lesson," said Dixit, who is way down at 133 compared to 20th ranked Saurav Ghoshal in world.
Results- Men's semifinal - Saurav Ghoshal bt Ravi Dixit 11-9 11-5 11-8; Mahesh Mangaonkar bt Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu 11-2 11-6 9-11 11-9.
Women's Section - Semi-final: Joshna Chinappa bt Janet Vidhi 11-3 11-7 11-4; Aparajita Balamurukan bt Sachika Ingle 11-9 11-7 11-3.
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