Chinas Chen Long hits a return towards Thailands Khosit Phetpradab during their mens singles quarter-final match at the Japan Open badminton championships in Tokyo on September 14, 2018. (Photo by Toshifumi KITAMURA / AFP)
PETALING JAYA: Shuttler Chen Long’s (pic) resurgence and China’s dominance at the French Open may spell trouble for Malaysia and other badminton nations.
Two-time world champion Chen Long snapped out of his downward spiral by winning his first Open title this season with a 21-17, 21-19 win over compatriot Shi Yuqi in the men’s singles final in Paris on Sunday.
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