Yuqi overcomes Zii Jia for Denmark Open title to show he's back


Calm and composed: Shi Yuqi of China wins the men's singles title in Denmark Open. - AFP

PETALING JAYA: A resurgent Shi Yuqi of China showed he is back in business.

The 26-year-old stayed sharp and played cleverly to beat Lee Zii Jia 21-18, 16-21, 21-12 in the men's singles final of the Denmark Open to win his first title in three years.

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