PETALING JAYA: Lee Chong Wei’s wish to be a champion in his 100th career final did not materialise when he was dethroned at the Japan Open. Chong Wei’s misery could have ended in straight games if not for two mistakes by the Dane at 19-19 in the second game. Chong Wei said Axelsen won due his new-found confidence since winning the World Championships in Scotland last month. This is my 100th final and I’m still here,” quipped Chong Wei. National coach Tey Seu Bock commended Chong Wei for rising up again after a disastrous first-round loss at the World Championships.

Source: The Star September 24, 2017 23:37 UTC