Chen Long downs Antonsen to reach final in Hong Kong

Stretching it: Chen Long returning a shot to Denmark’s Anders Antonsen during their men’s singles semi-final match in the Hong Kong Open yesterday. Chen Long won 21-14, 19-21, 21-17. — AFP

PETALING JAYA: China’s Chen Long is making a late dash to confirm his spot in the World Superseries Finals at the Hong Kong Open.

The world No. 5 had to dig deep into his reserves to beat Denmark’s Anders Antonsen 21-14, 19-21, 21-17 in the semi-finals at the Hong Kong Coliseum in Kowloon yesterday.