Chong Wei Has A New Lin Dan To Fear After Losing To China (Again)
After suffering a painful loss to China's Lin Dan in the BWF World Championships in August 2013, Datuk Lee Chong Wei once again broke the hearts of Malaysians when he lost the 2013 Denmark Open Title to China again.
By Mei Mei Chu — 21 Oct 2013, 01:30 PM — Updated almost 11 years ago
China Took The Glory Again As Datuk Lee Chong Wei Lost To Chen Long In The Denmark Open Title Finals
Chen Long (L) from China poses with the trophy after winning against Lee Chong Wei from Malaysia in the final man single's match of the Danish open Badminten in Odense, Denmark, on October 20, 2013.
Image via imgur.comKUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Defending champion and world number one Datuk Lee Chong Wei failed in his bid to retain the Denmark Open title in Odense, Denmark after losing to China’s Chen Long in the final yesterday.
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With the win Chen Long took home USD30,000 (RM94,710) while Chong Wei pocketed USD15,200 (RM47,986.40).
So overall Chinese team dominated the tournament as they won 4 of the 5 titles.
The 68 Minutes Match Saw The World No.1 Lost In Two Straight Sets
Chong Wei, who turns 31 today, was hoping to clinch his sixth title of the season following wins in Malaysia, South Korea, India, Indonesia and Japan but found the World No 2 too hot to handle in the final.
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According to the tournament website www.badmintondenmark.com, the match lasted 68 minutes.
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Chong Wei lost 22-24, 19-21 in straight sets to Chen Long who has been his nemesis in a number of tournaments.
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Highlights: Chen Long Used His Height And Powerful Smashes To Gain An Advantage Over Chong Wei
It was the battle of the best in the final of the men’s singles category in Yonex Denmark Open. World No. 1 and 2 time Olympic silver medalist Lee Chong Wei was up against the World No. 2 Chen Long of China.
It was a tooth-and-nail battle in the first game but Chen Long earned the advantage after Chong Wei sent the shuttler wide.
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In the second game, Chen Long used his height and powerful smashes to race ahead for a 15-11 lead but despite the best efforts by Chong Wei to claw back into the match he couldn’t deny the China shuttler his second victory at the Denmark Open.
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Highlights: Chen Long Used His Height And Powerful Smashes To Gain An Advantage Over Chong Wei
Image via badzine.net24-Year-Old Chen Long Says It Was A Great Honour To Face Chong Wei
“To face Chong Wei is a great honour and every time I face him, I learn something new,” said Chen Long.
“It’s a new learning experience every time I face Chong Wei and I really look forward to it.
thestar.com.my“Plus, I don’t meet him too often in tournaments nowadays and I really appreciate every opportunity I get to take him on,” added the 24-year-old.
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Chong Wei Had Previously Defeated Chen Long In The London Olympics Semifinals
Chen Long, who lost to Chong Wei in the semifinal of the London Olympics last year, seemed to be the cooler player and rallied on to win the game.
yahoo.comBut Subsequently Lost Two Gold Medals To Chen Long After That
World No 1 Lee Chong Wei suffered another heartbreak at the hands of China’s Chen Long when he lost in the men’s singles final of the All England SuperSeries Premier in March 2013. Chong Wei had hoped for a revenge after losing to Chen Long in the final of the Japan Open last month but to his surprise, the Chinese turned out to be a much tougher opponent.
He Immediately Admitted That Chen Long Could Possibly Be The Next Lin Dan
Chong Wei Had Previously Defeated Chen Long In The London Olympics Semifinals
Image via wikimedia.orgAnd immediately after the loss, Chong Wei declared that the 22-year-old Chen Long has now become a genuine challenger aside from Lin Dan of China for next year’s Olympic Games in London.
“I have to admit that he has turned out to be a tough opponent for me. He is so full of confidence and it has just become tougher to beat him,” said a dejected Chong Wei. “He had read my game well. He displays better control and makes less mistakes. His game has become more polished.
“Right now, he has become a real challenger for me for the Olympic Games. My rival is no longer Lin Dan alone,” said Chong Wei.
Datuk Lee Chong Wei Is On A Ticking Clock To Reach His Dream Of Winning The World Title. Will Chen Long Take That Away From Him?
Datuk Lee Chong Wei Is On A Ticking Clock To Reach His Dream Of Winning The World Title. Will Chen Long Take That Away From Him?
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