Chen Long shows who’s boss in Taiwan Open


China's Chen Long after winning the Australian Open badminton championship in May. - EPA

PETALING JAYA: China’s Chen Long showed why he’s the world No. 1 as he staged a superb fightback to bag the men’s singles crown at the Taiwan Open badminton championships.

The reigning world champion dropped the first game against home star and world No. 8 Chou Tien-chen but recovered to register a 15-21, 21-9, 21-6 win at the Taipei Arena on Sunday.

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