Shi shines in shutting down Lin
China Daily | Updated: 2018-03-20 07:32
BIRMINGHAM - Chinese superstar Lin Dan was denied a seventh All England Open title when his young compatriot Shi Yuqi clinched a stunning 21-19, 16-21, 21-9 victory in their final on Sunday.
The surprising lack of Lin's famed attacking skills boosted Shi's confidence as the match wore on.
The 22-year-old was able to utilize his speed and hard-to-read overhead attacks without inhibition against one of the sport's all-time greats.
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