Dato’ Lee Chong Wei’s poor form continued in the China Open
when he was ousted in the men’s singles quarter-finals. Before this tournament,
Dato’ Lee Chong Wei was suffered a shock loss to Brice Leverdez from France in
the first round of the World Championship in Glasgow, Scotland in August.
In this tournament, Dato’ Lee Chong Wei meet the same person
again in second round match and easy for him to win that match 21-6, 21-9. But
his journey in China Open was ended after defeat to Angus Ng Ka Long from Hong
Kong who is 12 years younger than Dato’ Lee Chong Wei. The 35-years old and
also the seeded seventh for the tournament losing in a three set thriller,
12-21, 21-15 and 19-21 in 70 minutes at Hiaxia Olympic Sport Centre.
Dato’ Lee Chong Wei is not disappointed with his quarter-final
defeat in the China Open. Instead, the World No 7 considers his performance in
China as a sign of progress following first round exits in the Denmark Open and
French Open.
He believes he has regained confidence to do better in the
Hong Kong Open. That tournament also will be Dato’ Lee Chong Wei’s final
tournament for 2017 before he takes a short break to reassess his condition and
other matters concerning his career for next season.
BAM president Datuk Seri Norza Zakaria said, “Chong Wei told
me that he was happy with his performance in the China Open. The shuttler
believes he has regained confidence and he hopes to do better in the Hong Kong
Open”.
When asked whether Dato’ Lee Chong Wei is nursing an injury,
Norza said that Dato’ Lee Chong Wei is fit and has no problems.
For the records, Dato’ Lee Chong Wei has not won a title since
his All England victory in March. He was the losing finalist in the Malaysia
Open and Japan Open.
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