Denmark Open: ‘I was Close to Tears’
It was three years ago that Shi Yu Qi last won a title – at the Swiss Open.
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And so, he struggled to hold back his emotions after coming through three games to defeat Lee Zii Jia for his first HSBC BWF World Tour Super 750 title at Denmark Open 2022.
“I was so excited I was close to tears,” Shi told a packed Jyske Bank Arena after his 21-18 16-21 21-12 victory.
“It's been three years since I made a final so I’m pleased. My first big test was the World Championships and playing Lee. In Denmark, I passed.”