Wang Shixian and Chong Wei march into singles finals

Malaysia’s Lee Chong Wei lived up to their top billings as they reached the men’s single. And in women’s singles finals China’s Wang Shixian still have a chance to dominate in the US$500,000 VICTOR BWF Super Series Finals in Chinese Taipei on Saturday.

Chong Wei, who has won 35 international titles in his career, thrashed Boonsak Ponsana of Thailand 21-17, 21-18 in semi-finals. This match is his third consecutive Super Series in this year. Meanwhile, Wang Shixian reached the final after in semi-finals she beat Yip Pui Yin of Hong Kong 21-15, 21-14.

Chong Wei, the Olympic silver medallist, had suffered a surprise defeat to the Thai ace in the Asian Games team event. But he got his revenge when he ousted Ponsana from the singles event of that same tournament.

In final he will play the winner of the Peter Gade-Chen Long match which takes places later on Saturday. Chong Wei defeat the Dane in straight games in their Group A match on Friday while Chen Long has yet to lose a match.

“I am prepared for either Gade or Chen Long in the final. Both are good players and it will be tough to play either one of them. The final is a different game and past results will not matter. But I am playing well and am ready for the challenge,” said a confident Chong Wei.

Wang Shixian who has had a stellar year, will face the winner of the Wang Yihan-Bae Youn Joo semi-final. China’s Wang Yihan has only drop one game so far but South Korean Youn Joo will be a tough beaten.

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