China shuttler Chen Long ensured that 2014 ended on a high as far as he is concerned after he clinched the BWF Superseries title by defeating Denmark’s Hans-Kristian Vittinghus in the final.
The reigning world champion became the second player to win the Superseries crown twice and moreover, it was his fourth major title of the year. What’s even more impressive is that he only took 47 minutes to dispatch his Danish counterpart.
Chen Long had a rocky start in the first set, with both men racing to a 7-7 score line. However, the Chinese shuttler eventually found his stride; going on to take the first set 21-16.
Vittinghus fought really hard in the second game, achieving a 10 point mark before the 25 year-old Chen seized the upper hand and killed the game by defeating him by acquiring 11 straight points, winning the second set 21-10.
“I’m happy with my game. This is the first time Dubai is hosting such a big event and I’m very happy with the way it was organised,” said Chen.
“I believe that with so many Chinese and Indian people living here, badminton has a great future in Dubai and I’m looking forward to coming back.”
Winning this prestigious competition means that the World No. 2 now has an 8-1 lead career meetings between both men.
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