Ace Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth will take on Chen Long of China today in the Men's Singles final of the Australian Open Super Series badminton tournament. In the semi-final played in Sydney yesterday, former World No. 3 Srikanth outclassed All England finalist Shi Yuqi of China in straight games 21-10, 21-14 in only 37 minutes. In the second semi-final, reigning Olympic champion Chen Long prevailed over Korea's Lee Hyun II in three games 26-24, 15-21, 21-17. For Srikanth, it his third successive Super Series final, after reaching the summit clash in Singapore and Indonesia. He became the fifth player in the world to contest three successive Super Series finals.
News On AIR | June 25, 2017 8:24 AM
Australian Open: Srikanth to take on Chen Long in Men's Singles final