Lin Dan downs Chong Wei to win world title
LONDON: Lin Dan defeated Lee Chong Wei 20-22, 21-14, 23-21 after a hard-fought 81 minutes to win the men’s singles title in the World Badminton Championships here on Sunday.
Chong Wei won the first set 22-20 in 26 minutes against Lin Dan. But the Chinese ace forced the rubber after winning the second set 21-14, also in 26 minutes.
The rubber was closely fought but Lin Dan prevailed 23-21.
Earlier, China's Wang Xiaoli-Yu Wang beat compatriots Tian Qing-Zhao Yunlei 22-20, 21-11 to win the women's doubles title.
RESULTS (All finals)
Men's singles: Lin Dan (Chn) bt Lee Chong Wei (Mas) 20-22, 21-14, 23-21.
Women’s doubles: Wang Xiaoli-Yu Wang (Chn) bt Tian Qing-Zhao Yunlei (Chn) 22-20, 21-11
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