If I am still playing, I will be champion," world No.7 Ratchanok posted on her Facebook page. Although the Taiwanese, also 22, closed the gap, Ratchanok won a crucial point for a 20-18 advantage. With the win, Tai became the first All England winner from Taiwan. In a sense, finishing second was a success for the 2013 world champion who played in her first tournament in three months after returning from an injury. At 34, Lee is the oldest singles champion of the Open era.

Source: Bangkok Post March 13, 2017 23:28 UTC