Football
Lee nets historic win in Malaysia Open
Malaysian veteran Lee Chong Wei beat young Japanese shuttler Kento Momota 21-17, 23-21 on Sunday to grab the Malaysia Open title for a historic twelfth time,National Daily learnt.
The home favourite Lee executed a sensational attack strategy that left the rising star Momota confused and flat footed.
In the women’s singles final, top seed Tai Tzu Ying from Taiwan saw off China’s He Bingjiao 22-20, 21-11.
Lee, 35, triumphed in 71-minutes to avenge his defeat to Momota, 23, in the semi-finals of the Asian Championships in April.
The defeat brought an abrupt end to Momota’s 21-match winning streak.
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