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Lee Chong Wei wins his sixth Japan Open title

Updated on: 26 September,2016 08:20 AM IST  | 
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Malaysia's Lee Chong Wei yesterday won his sixth Yonex Open Japan title, defeating third seed Jan O Jorgensen of Denmark. Lee, a silver medallist in the last three Olympics, triumphed 21-18, 15-21, 21-16 against the Dane

Lee Chong Wei wins his sixth Japan Open title

Lee Chong Wei

Lee Chong Wei
Lee Chong Wei


Tokyo: Malaysia's Lee Chong Wei yesterday won his sixth Yonex Open Japan title, defeating third seed Jan O Jorgensen of Denmark. Lee, a silver medallist in the last three Olympics, triumphed 21-18, 15-21, 21-16 against the Dane.


The 33-year-old world number one had sailed through without losing a single game.


Lee also won the Japan Open in 2014, 2013, 2012, 2010 and 2007. In women's singles, China's He Bingjiao beat compatriot Sun Yu 21-14, 7-21, 21-18.

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