CHINESE TAIPEI YONEX OPEN 2009 - Tien Minh strikes again
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Choong Hann, runner-up in
There, however, was plenty to cheer for the hosts as their shuttlers bagged two of the five titles, winning the women’s singles while the men’s pair of Chen Hong Ling/Lin Yu Lang continued their fine run with a splendid win over
In the men’s singles, Choong Hann failed to raise his game as his tough three-game win over Indonesia’s Taufik Hidayat in the semi-finals seem to have taken its toll on the 32-year-old.
Looking lethargic and no thanks to some unforced errors, Choong Hann was simply blown away by a faster and sharper Tien Minh.
In fact, the Vietnamese should be given due credit as he played a near flawless game, using an array of attacking shots – from cross court smashes to delicate net play – to beat the Malaysian.
The last time Choon Hann won the Taiwan Open was in 2003 when he beat
“He was just too good and I definitely lost to a better player today,” said Choong Hann.
“While it is disappointing to lose, I am nevertheless satisfied with my performance over the last three weeks.”
CVhoong Hann also competed in the YONEX-SUNRISE BWF World Championships which ended in
If Saina Nehwal was the toast of the Indian camp last year when she won the women’s singles crown, it was the turn of the mixed doubles pair of V. Diju/ Jwala Gutta to shine this year.
The Indian pair beat Hendra Aprida Gunawan/ Vita Marissa 23-21, 21-18 in the final.
“It is a great win and moment for Indian badminton and I’m sure the win will spur more youngsters to take up the game, especially in the doubles, in the near future,” said
In the women’s singles, Cheng Shao Chieh beat a nervous Bae Seung Hee of
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