Source: CCTV.com

05-17-2008 10:57

Top seed China, hoping to retain the Thomas Cup trophy for the seventh time, have advanced to the final at the Bung Karno Sports Hall after edging out Malaysia 3-2 on Friday.

China had a tough start, with world No 1 Lin Dan dropping the opener against Lee Chong Wei 21-12, 21-14 in the singles. After the shaky start, Chinese pair Cai Yun and Fu Haifeng staged a dominant performance, beating Koo Kien Keat and Tan Boon Heong to bring China on level terms.

Bao Chunlai, ranked No. 3 in the world, beat Wong Choong Hann in straight sets to give China a 2-1 lead.

Meanwhile, China's second pairing of Xie Zhongbo and Guo Zhendong lost to their Malaysian rivals, allowing Malaysia to pull the game level to 2-all.

In the decider, China's third singles player Chen Jin swept past Malaysian shuttler Muhammad Hafiz Hashim 21-12, 21-16 to give China a 3-2 victory.

 

Editor:Liu Fang