Momota vs Ginting II – China Open: Day 5
For a second consecutive year, Kento Momota will fight it out against Anthony Ginting in the men's singles final at the VICTOR China Open 2019.
· Lloyd Green
Both got through tough semifinals in a session where the draft was a considerable factor.
World champion Kento Momota and four-time China Open winner Chen Long played out an instant classic over 87 minutes in their semifinal in Changzhou on Saturday evening.
It was a near-vintage Chen Long as he moved fluidly at the front of the court and caused constant issues for Momota. At 15-12 up in the decider, it looked like the upset was on the cards, but Momota drew on all his guile to render Chen’s challenge mute.