As I mentioned before, the one who took better control would win,” said Busanan who beat Aya Ohori of Japan in the final two years ago. She will take on the 33rd-ranked Fitriani, the Giant Killer of defending champion and top seed Nitchaon Jindapol in round two. I’m happy to be in the final again and will discuss a game plan with my coach later,” added Busanan who trails the Indonesian 1-2 in their head-to-head record. Busanan will also attempt to keep the women’s singles title at home as Thai women have won the category over the past three editions. In men’s singles, two-time Olympic champion Lin Dan of China recovered from a second game lapse to beat compatriot Lu Guangzu 21-11 6-21 21-18.

Source: The Nation Bangkok January 12, 2019 10:09 UTC