China is recognized by many as a powerhouse when it comes to Badminton and it’s due in no small part to the fact that they have the World’s Best Shuttler, Lin Dan, donning the national jersey.
So going to a tournament in China is always a daunting prospect. Maybe even more when you’re just a 21-year old rookie. But what if you somehow survive and do well, making it all the way into the final. And your opponent on the grand stage is none other than THE Lin Dan.
That was precisely the case for Indian shuttler, Kidambi Srikanth, who faced the biggest challenge of his life earlier today, hoping for a fairytale ending to an excellent run. In this case, it really happened!
Srikanth was absolutely sensational in the final, defeating Lin Dan in straights sets with a score of 21-19, 21-17 to secure his his maiden Super Series triumph. What was even more impressive, was the manner in which he did it. Srikanth was composed throughout the match, and was tactically astute when it came to decision making, leaving the entire Badminton fraternity in a state of shock and awe.
Golly! Srikanth defeated Lin Dan? I mean Lin Dan??? Someone please wake me up lol.
— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) November 16, 2014
Re-watching Lin Dan and Srikanth's match just too see how Lin Dan lost 😀
— ᴄʀʏᴘᴛᴏ 𝕸𝖎𝖉𝖆𝖘 (@CryptoMidas_) November 16, 2014
Lin Dan beaten on home soil? This Indian guy must be one helluva player!
— Tony (@madnanagoy) November 16, 2014
Lin Dan must be pulling his hair after losing to K Srikanth. #WellDone #ChinaOpen
— Ashant Kumar (@AshantAatma) November 16, 2014
Srikanth take a bow. What a brilliant, brilliant performance to beat the greatest badminton player of all time, Lin Dan
— Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) November 16, 2014
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Kidambi srikant's win over legendary Lin Dan is one of the greatest sporting moments of this year. Moment of glory for indian badminton.
— prabhanjan verma (@prabhanjanverma) November 16, 2014
What a day for Indian Badminton Kidambi Srikanth beating five times world champion, 2 times olympic champion Lin Dan of China in China!!!
— Avanish Awasthi (@AwasthiAvanish) November 16, 2014
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