Jakarta: World No. 2 Lee Chong Wei is set to regain his World No. 1 Badminton World Federation (BWF) ranking after reaching the men’s singles final of the BCA Indonesia Open 2016 at the Istora Senayan in Jakarta on Saturday.
Continue reading Lee Chong Wei to regain World No. 1 as he marches on to Indonesia Open Final
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian badminton maestro Lee Chong Wei raised his arms in triumph after beating current World No. 1 Chen Long 21-13, 21-8 in 42 minutes in the Malaysia Open final on Sunday.
Continue reading Lee Chong Wei wins Malaysia Open title for 11th time, denies Chen Long
Kuala Lumpur: There will be five great final matchups at the Malaysia Open on Sunday, but perhaps none has badminton fans excited more than Lee Chong Wei versus Chen Long in the men’s singles event.
Lee Chong Wei who is eyeing his 11th Malaysia Open title, had a relatively easy passage to the final as he blew World No.5 Jan O Jorgensen of Denmark away in straight sets, 21-17, 21-14 to reach the final.
Continue reading Lee Chong Wei sets up mouthwatering clash with Chen Long in Malaysia Open final
New Delhi: Despite the shocking exits of Lee Chong Wei, Lin Dan and Jan Jorgensen at India Open, both Indian women’s singles shuttlers No. 2 seed Saina Nehwal and P.V Sindhu clinched their spots in the quarter-finals of the $300,000 Yonex Sunrise India Open Superseries on Thursday.
Continue reading Saina Nehwal, P.V Sindhu roll on a day of upset at India Open
Mulheim: Unseeded Malaysians Goh V Shem/Tan Wee Kiong were pushed to the brink of elimination after they trailed 16-20 in the decider against second seeds Chai Biao/Hong Wei.
Continue reading Goh V Shem/Tan Wee Kiong stun Chai Biao/Hong Wei to enter German Open quarters
Malang: No. 2 seed Tommy Sugiarto of Indonesia sailed into Indonesian Masters final with a comprehensive 21-18, 21-18 beat down of compatriot Wisnu Yuli Prasetyo in 35 minutes on Saturday. Not only had Sugiarto improved his head-to-head record against Prasetyo to 3-0 after Saturday’s victory, the victory could potentially push Sugiarto who is currently ranked World No. 12 to world’s top 10 before the year end.
Continue reading Tommy Sugiarto sets up Indonesian Masters final against Kidambi Srikanth
Seoul: Koo Kien Keat and Tan Boon Heong were in sizzling forms when they dashed past No. 5 seeds Chai Biao/Hong Wei of China 21-14, 21-12 to glide into the quarter-finals of Korea Open on Thursday. However, a stern test awaits them in the quarter-finals, as the Malaysians are going to face fourth seeds Fu Haifeng/Zhang Nan next.
Continue reading Koo Kien Keat & Tan Boon Heong advance, Lin Dan exits Korea Open
New Delhi: With the beginning of Thomas-Uber Cup quarter-finals on Thursday, teams do not have to play the remaining games if the tie is decided.
China’s Thomas Cup team was the first beneficiary of this format when they became the first team to reach semi-finals after defeated Thailand 3-0. Its second doubles pair – Fu Heifeng-Zhang Nan and third singles Lin Dan didn’t even break a sweat after China and Thailand decided to stop the tie after China has claimed the victory. Continue reading Thomas Cup: China will play Japan in semi-finals
Men's Doubles
Chai Biao and Hong Wei beat Fu HaiFeng and Zhang Nan in two sets and win the men's doubles final with 22:20 and 21:14.
Men's Singles
Viktor Axelsen won the men's singles in three long and very thrilling sets.
Viktor dominated the first set with few unforced errors and a strong defense against TIan Houwei from China. He won by 21:7.
BIRMINGHAM: Four-time world champion Fu Haifeng believes that his 12-year partnership with Cai Yun has come to an end.
The 30-year-old Haifeng and Cai Yun are one of the most celebrated men’s doubles pairs in the world.
Together, they have won four world titles, an Olympic gold medal (2008), and led China to the Thomas Cup for six straight editions since 2004.
Although Haifeng is not ready to call time on his career, he believes that the partnership with Cai Yun is no longer viable.
In fact, Haifeng has already started trying out several different partners since the world championships in Guangzhou last year, namely with Hong Wei and Zhang Nan.
Continue reading Haifeng: Partnership with Cai Yun is over (pic)
