Chen to take on Lin in final
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June 19, 2011, Sunday
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CHINA'S reigning world champion Chen Jin defeated compatriot Wang Zhengming in straight games yesterday to advance to the Singapore Open final.
Chen, 25, was in top form as he outclassed his younger 21-year-old opponent with superb smashes and deftly placed drop shots to win 21-17, 21-11, setting up a clash with countryman Lin Dan, who rallied past Danish veteran Peter Gade 20-22, 21-17, 21-15 in the other semifinal.
In the women's draw, Denmark's world No. 9 Tine Baun pulled off an upset when she defeated China's world No. 1 and All-England champion Wang Shixian 21-15, 21-16 in the semifinal.
However, China's world No. 2 Wang Xin stormed into the final after beating Yao Jie of the Netherlands 21-13, 21-11.
"I think my performance today was fine perhaps due to adequate preparations I've done for this game," Wang said.
Lin was made to work hard for his victory after losing the first game despite holding a couple of game points.
The Chinese superstar tightened up in the final two games and kept up his trademark aerial smashes and retrieving skills to fend off his 34-year-old opponent.
"Both of us played to our best potential today," Lin told a news conference.
"If I can play that well at Peter's age, I will be happy," said the 27-year-old, who is the most decorated player in badminton history, having won almost every major title in the game, including the world championships, World Cup, Thomas Cup, Sudirman Cup, Asian Games and Asian Championships titles.
The Super Series season-ending tournament is the only prestigious trophy missing from his cabinet.
Chen, 25, was in top form as he outclassed his younger 21-year-old opponent with superb smashes and deftly placed drop shots to win 21-17, 21-11, setting up a clash with countryman Lin Dan, who rallied past Danish veteran Peter Gade 20-22, 21-17, 21-15 in the other semifinal.
In the women's draw, Denmark's world No. 9 Tine Baun pulled off an upset when she defeated China's world No. 1 and All-England champion Wang Shixian 21-15, 21-16 in the semifinal.
However, China's world No. 2 Wang Xin stormed into the final after beating Yao Jie of the Netherlands 21-13, 21-11.
"I think my performance today was fine perhaps due to adequate preparations I've done for this game," Wang said.
Lin was made to work hard for his victory after losing the first game despite holding a couple of game points.
The Chinese superstar tightened up in the final two games and kept up his trademark aerial smashes and retrieving skills to fend off his 34-year-old opponent.
"Both of us played to our best potential today," Lin told a news conference.
"If I can play that well at Peter's age, I will be happy," said the 27-year-old, who is the most decorated player in badminton history, having won almost every major title in the game, including the world championships, World Cup, Thomas Cup, Sudirman Cup, Asian Games and Asian Championships titles.
The Super Series season-ending tournament is the only prestigious trophy missing from his cabinet.
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