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Malaysian Open: Lin Dan advances to final

Bernama
Bernama
08/04/2017
11:10 MYT
Malaysian Open: Lin Dan advances to final
The Chinese badminton sensation, who is seeded seventh, overcame fifth-seeded Son Wan Ho of South Korea in a thrilling three-setter. - BERNAMApic
Lin Dan has already booked his berth in the men's singles final of the Malaysian Open and is waiting with bated breath to see if he will get a chance to meet arch rival Datuk Lee Chong Wei for the top honour.
The Chinese badminton sensation, who is seeded seventh, overcame fifth-seeded Son Wan Ho of South Korea in a thrilling three-setter before thousands of fans in the semifinals at Stadium Perpaduan Petra Jaya here today.
Lin Dan who is ranked sixth in the world took the first set 27-25, lost the second 19-21 to the fifth ranked opponent but bounced back to take the rubber 21-16 in match that lasted 84 minutes.
Today's result put Lin Dan 10 up against Son Wan Ho after 12 encounters.
World number one Chong Wei's semifinal tie is after Lin Dan's. - BERNAMA
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