Bao Chunlai ousts Lin Dan to enter China Open badminton final

Bao Chunlai came over from one set down to beat fellow Chinese Lin Dan in the men's singles semifinal of the China Open badminton championshipsin Guangzhu on Saturday.

Bao outclassed world champion Lin 18-21, 21-19 and 21-10.

After losing the first set where Lin displayed his fast footwork and trick shots, Bao stayed calm as both players reached 7-7, but was far behind again 9-17 in a moment.

However, the Korea Open winner didn't give up and clawed back point by point to 15-17 in a row and played better and better to win the set 21-19.

In the third set, Lin lost his rhythm and made many unforced errors while Bao improved his pace on the court and absolutely back to his best to seal the match 21-10.

"I am so excited that I beat Lin Dan. Last time I won over him was in 2001," said Bao, "I won't be happier even if I win the title tomorrow.

"In the second set when I was 9-17 behind, I felt that I should do something different other than just giving up. And then I did what I wished. Lin may lose his confidence after I won the second set."

Source: Xinhua