Chong Wei sweats it out against steely Wei Feng

KUALA TERENGGANU: The semi-final match between world No. 1 Lee Chong Wei and Chong Wei Feng in the National Circuit Grand Prix Finals was destined to be a lopsided affair but Wei Feng still put up a steely display to win the hearts of fans at Stadium Negeri here yesterday.
Chong Wei was forced to slog for 46 minutes before prevailing 21-16, 21-19 to set up a meeting with Mohd Arif Abdul Latif in today’s final.
A slow start from Chong Wei gave the chance for Wei Feng to battle gamely in both games but the former packed too much experience even though he was trailing several times during the match.
“My game plan tonight was to go and play my heart out against Chong Wei even though I know my chances are slim,” said Wei Feng.
Wei Feng, who joined the elite ranks just five months ago, said he had improved tremendously since training with Chong Wei and the rest of the elite shuttlers.
“This has been a good experience for me because it is not easy to play Chong Wei competitively. We often spar with him but playing against him in a competition is different,” said Wei Feng.
Meanwhile, Chong Wei said he will do what is needed when he faces Arif today.
Chong Wei last met Arif in the semi-finals of the Perak Open (second leg of the circuit) where he won 21-16, 21-8.
“I think the juniors are catching up with the elites now as I can see their improvement in this tournament. If you compare them with me, obviously it will be a huge difference but they have improved nonetheless,” said Chong Wei.
In the men’s doubles, Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari-Ong Soon Hock denied top seed Mak Hee Chun-Tan Wee Kiong 21-7, 21-18 to reach the final.
In the other semi-final match, Hoon Thien How-Tan Boon Heong showed that the chemistry that won them the world junior doubles title in 2004 is still with them when they beat Chan Peng Soon-Ong Jian Guo 24-22, 21-18 to reach the final.
MEN
Singles: Mohd Arif Abdul Latif bt Tan Chun Seang 18-21, 21-15,21-9; Lee Chong Wei bt Chong Wei Feng 21-16, 21-19.
Doubles: Hoon Thien How-Tan Boon Heong bt Chan Peng Soon-Ong Jian Guo 24-22, 21-18; Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari-Ong Soon Hock bt Mak Hee Chun-Tan Wee Kiong 21-7, 21-18.
n WOMEN
Singles: Tee Jing Yi bt Sannatasah Saniru 21-7, 21-15; Sonia Cheah Su Ya bt Yang Li Lian 21-14, 18-21, 21-18.
Doubles: Ng Poau Leng-Woon Khe Wei bt Chow Mei Kuan-Lee Meng Yean 19-21, 21-13, 21-13;
Chong Sook Chin-Goh Liu Ying bt Sannatasah Saniru-Tee Jing Yi 21-13, 21-18.
Mixed doubles: Tan Boon Heong-Chin Eei Hui bt Ong Jian Guo-Chong Sook Chin 21-12, 21-19; Chan Peng Soon-Goh Liu Ying bt Tan Wee Kiong-Khe Wei 21-18, 19-21, 21-9.

courtesy of thestar

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