Chong Wei stays dominant in Japan Open with sixth title

Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia celebrates during the awards ceremony after his victory in the men's singles final against Jan O Jorgensen of Denmark at the Japan Open badminton tournament in Tokyo on September 25, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / KAZUHIRO NOGI

KUALA LUMPUR: Lee Chong Wei hopes no shuttler will break his record of six Japan Open titles.

The world No. 1 became the most successful men’s singles player at the championships when he battled his way to a 21-18, 15-21, 21-16 win over Jan O Jorgensen of Denmark in a thrilling 70-minute final in Tokyo on Sunday.