Chong Wei, Xuerui win Superseries finals

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Last Updated : Dec 15 2013 | 5:30 PM IST

World No.1 singles Lee Chong Wei and Li Xuerui were crowned at the BWF (Badminton World Federation) World Superseries Finals in the men's and women's categories after their comprehensive victories here Sunday.

Lee delivered a quick defeat to Indonesian Tommy Sugiarto 21-10 21-12, winning his seventh Superseries title this year, reports Xinhua.

"I am very happy because I have never won seven titles (in a year) before," Lee said. "It would boost my spirit for the games next year."

In women's singles, Chinese Taipei's Tai Tzu Ying, who made to the finals in a grilling semi-final late Saturday, couldn't stop China's Li Xuerui from retaining the champion.

Li sealed the match 21-8 21-14, winning the only gold for China. She told a post-game press conference that she was able to keep up her form through the tournament.

Danish player Christinna Pedersen gave China a double blow Sunday as She and Kamilla Rytter Juhl beat Ma Jin/Tang Jinhua 21- 19 21-12 in Women's doubles, before successfully defended the mixed doubles champion against Zhang Nan/Zhao Yunlei with Joachim Fischer Nielsen.

In men's doubles, World No. 1 Mohammad Ahsan/Hendra Setiawan from Indonesia won the title by defeating South Korean pair Kim Ki Jung/Kim Sa Rang 21-14 21-16.

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First Published: Dec 15 2013 | 5:24 PM IST

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