Li’s ‘liberation’ – Shifeng says his historic win feels like a good release


KUALA LUMPUR: Li Shifeng (pic) is overjoyed after becoming the first Chinese men’s singles player to capture the Malaysian Masters title.

World No. 4 Shifeng was in his element when he only needed 36 minutes to beat India’s surprise finalist K. Srikanth 21-11, 21-9 at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil yesterday.

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