Kuala Lumpur: Goh V Shem/Tan Wee Kiong of Malaysia held the 2017 World Champions Zhang Nan/Liu Cheng of China at bay in a gripping contest on Friday to reach the last four of the Malaysia Masters and stayed on course for their first crown of the 2018 season. Continue reading Goh V Shem/Tan Wee Kiong book last four spot at Malaysia Masters
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Lee Chong Wei earns chance for Brice Leverdez revenge at China Open
Fuzhou: Former World No. 1 Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia secured the chance of a revenge over Brice Leverdez of France in the China Open second round after beating his Taiwanese opponent Hsu Jen-hao in straight sets, 21-5, 21-7 on Wednesday. Continue reading Lee Chong Wei earns chance for Brice Leverdez revenge at China Open
Kidambi Srikanth demolishes Lee Hyun-il to take Denmark Open trophy
Odense: The 24-year-old Kidambi Srikanth of India has given his stunningly flawless thrashing of Lee Hyun-il of Korea in the Denmark Open final, needed only 25 minutes to lift his third Super Series title of the year on Sunday. Continue reading Kidambi Srikanth demolishes Lee Hyun-il to take Denmark Open trophy
Lee Hyun-il vs Kidambi Srikanth in Denmark Open final
Odense: The 37-year-old Lee Hyun-il of Korea on Saturday showed that he still has a lot left in him, coming from a set down to defeat No. 1 seed and compatriot Son Wan-Ho to make it to the Denmark Open final. Lee defeated his compatriot and former World No. 1 Son Wan-Ho 25-23, 18-21, 21-17 in one hour and 32 minutes in the first men’s singles semifinal to set up what a mouth-watering contest against No. 8 seed Kidambi Srikanth of India. Continue reading Lee Hyun-il vs Kidambi Srikanth in Denmark Open final
Lee Chong Wei & Lin Dan reaches Japan Open quarters
Tokyo: Six-time Japan Open champion Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia reached the 2017 Japan Open quarter-final with a straight-set win over Indonesia’s Tommy Sugiarto on Thursday. Continue reading Lee Chong Wei & Lin Dan reaches Japan Open quarters
Viktor Axelsen defeats Lin Dan to become the new World Champion in badminton (6 pics)
Glasgow: 20 years ago, Denmark’s Peter Rasmussen played his heart out to beat Sun Jun of China in the 1997 World Champion final in Glasgow, Scotland. That match lasted 124 minutes, and was the longest ever recorded badminton match at that time. Continue reading Viktor Axelsen defeats Lin Dan to become the new World Champion in badminton (6 pics)
2017 Indonesia Open – QF – Liu Cheng/Zhang Nan vs Takeshi Kamura/Keigo Sonoda
2017 Indonesia Open – QF – Liu Cheng/Zhang Nan vs Takeshi Kamura/Keigo Sonoda
Lin Dan beats Shi Yuqi in Swiss Open final
Basel: Top seed Lin Dan put on a masterclass as he exacted sweet revenge on second seed Shi Yuqi with a 21-12, 21-11 victory over his junior in the Swiss Open final. Shi had won their past encounter last week, beating Lin in the All England final 24-22, 21-11.
Lin Dan to play Shi Yuqi in Swiss Open final
Basel: The 33-year-old two-time Olympic champion Lin Dan of China booked his place in the Swiss Open final with a comfortable 21-17, 21-17 win over Anthony Sinisuka Ginting of Indonesia at the St. Jakobshalle in Münchenstein on Saturday.
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Lin Dan advances, Vivian Hoo/Woon Khe Wei exit Swiss Open
Basel: The men’s singles No. 1 seed Lin Dan of China is back in the Swiss Open semi-finals on Friday, the tournament he had won in 2004 and 2008.
Lin was struggling to move fluently against Ihsan Maulana Mustofa of Indonesia in the first set. The two-time Olympic champion had to rely on his experience to slowly claw his way back from 10-14 to surge ahead and took the first set 21-17. The second set was surprisingly one-sided with the Chinese star winning 21-14. Lin who also known as “Super Dan” will play another Indonesian player Anthony Sinisuka Ginting on Saturday.
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