KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- World No 1 Datuk Lee Chong Wei rolled out his 2012 badminton campaign in-style after defeating his nemesis Lin Dan of China in the men's singles final to lift the Korea Open title today.
The national shuttler lost 12-21 in the first set but bounced back superbly in the next two sets, displaying superior court coverage and dazzling skills, to win 21-18 and 21-14, in an hour and 16 minutes at the Seoul Olympic Gymnasium.
With the victory, the 29-year-old Penangite avenged his defeat against the Chinese ace in the same tournament last year.
Chong Wei pocketed US$75,000 (RM235,875) as the champion while Lin Dan took home US$38,000 (RM119,510) as the runner-up.
The national shuttler lost 12-21 in the first set but bounced back superbly in the next two sets, displaying superior court coverage and dazzling skills, to win 21-18 and 21-14, in an hour and 16 minutes at the Seoul Olympic Gymnasium.
With the victory, the 29-year-old Penangite avenged his defeat against the Chinese ace in the same tournament last year.
Chong Wei pocketed US$75,000 (RM235,875) as the champion while Lin Dan took home US$38,000 (RM119,510) as the runner-up.
-- BERNAMA
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