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Lee Chong Wei claims second India Open title

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IANS New Delhi

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) World No.1 and top seed Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia claimed his second India Open Super Series badminton title in three years, beating Japanese sixth seed Kenichi Tago in the men's singles final here at the Siri Fort Sports Complex Sunday.

Lee won his 13th consecutive match 21-15, 18-21, 21-17 in as many meetings against the World No.9. The Malaysian had won the tourney in 2011 but lost the final last year.

This was only the third time Tago stretched Lee to the decider in 13 meetings.

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First Published: Apr 28 2013 | 7:48 PM IST

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