Double for Wang Chi-Lin – Review: Barfoot & Thompson New Zealand Open 2018
Chinese Taipei’s Wang Chi-Lin picked up a double crown at the Barfoot & Thompson New Zealand Open yesterday, while China’s Lin Dan and Japan’s Sayaka Takahashi captured the singles titles.
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Lin won his first title of 2018, getting the better of Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie in the Men’s Singles final.
The Chinese superstar had a comfortable first-game win before Christie gained the upper hand in the second. The Indonesian had his chances of taking the second as he led 18-13 and 19-15 before Lin grabbed the last six points in a row for a 21-14 21-19 victory.
“I was not worried about the second game, having already won the first, I was just looking to conserve energy and get ready for the third game,” said Lin. “This is my first time to New Zealand, I have not won a tournament yet this year. I have prepared well for the New Zealand Open and I am pleased that I have been able to win in front of such a wonderful crowd of supporters.