Lee beaten in All-England final
- Published: 11 Mar 2013 at 00.49
- Online news: Asia
World number one Lee Chong Wei, who deferred retirement after the Olympics to make a few last attempts on the major titles, found himself denied in Sunday's final of the All-England Open.
Malaysia's Lee Chong Wei returns to China's Chen Long during their All England Open Badminton Championships men's singles final match in Birmingham, central England, on March 10, 2013. World number one Lee, who deferred retirement after the Olympics to make a few last attempts on the major titles, found himself denied in Sunday's final of the All-England Open.
Lee also found himself with an impressive new rival, Chen Long, a 24-year-old from Shashi, who fought off brave fight-backs by the favourite in each game to triumph 21-17, 21-18.
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