Momota, Chen Unchallenged – Malaysia Masters: Finals
Kento Momota and Chen Yu Fei continued from where they left off last year, claiming singles honours at the PERODUA Malaysia Masters 2020 today.
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Momota completed his 14th win in 15 matches against Viktor Axelsen, and in the process completed his third title win on the trot after the Fuzhou China Open and the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals.
Today’s final against Axelsen was unusual, for it all hinged on a point late in the first game. The opening game was a high-quality contest, with both showing patience in working out openings. The Dane recovered well from a 13-18 deficit and led into the final stretch; on his second game point he sprang to the net and whipped the shuttle past Momota – but his celebration was cut short by the umpire who ruled a fault.
Momota saved one more game point before going ahead. The loss of the game seemed to deflate Axelsen and the Dane slipped, falling behind 3-17 in quick time.