Masterclass by Lee & Kim – Malaysia Masters: Finals
Lee Yong Dae and Kim Gi Jung capped a stunning return to the elite level, winning their first top-tier title as a pair by clinching the PERODUA Malaysia Masters 2020 today.
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The Koreans outplayed third seeds Li Jun Hui/Lu Yu Chen 21-14 21-16 in 40 minutes.
Yesterday, after beating Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto, Lee promised that, given the heavy attack of the Chinese in the final, they would base their game around the net. That’s exactly what they did today, playing with soft hands at the front and denying Li and Liu the pace at which they excel.
Denied the open game, Li and Liu struggled to impose their rhythm on the match. With the change in ends in the second game, their fortunes turned brighter and they briefly stayed in the hunt as they stepped up to counter the Koreans.