Kuching: Lee Chong Wei made his way into the title decider of the Malaysia Open 2017 on Saturday, setting up another salivating chapter in his epic rivalry with Lin Dan. [caption id=“attachment_3375758” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  File photo of Lin Dan. AFP[/caption] Malaysia’s most beloved badminton son brushed aside Wong Wing Ki, 21-12 21-9, to have a shot at an unprecedented 12th World Superseries crown on home soil. Lin, on the other hand, reached the final with a hard-fought 27-25, 19-21, 21-16 win over Son Wan Ho . The Malaysia Open is one of the very few major titles missing from Lin’s collection, and the Chinese great will attempt to get it right in his fourth final. “Not only badminton fans in Malaysia but the whole world will be looking forward to this match,” Lee was quoted as saying by the official BWF website, contemplating Sunday’s finale versus his Chinese arch-rival. “We are back in Sarawak after 11 years. I will try to play for everyone in Sarawak and to get a 12th time. I hope we can both put on a great show and enjoy the match.” The battle for the women’s singles title also promises to be a thriller with Olympic and World champion, Carolina Marin, taking on world No 1 Ta Tzu Ying. Marin withstood late surges by Okuhara in both games to triumph 23-21 21-19 while Tai got past Sung Ji Hyun, 20-22 21-13 21-12. “Tai is in really good form and the pressure will be on her. She is the one who is expected to win but it will be very difficult to beat me,” the confident Spaniard said after prevailing in an entertaining semi-final against Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara. Sunday’s finals will begin at 10:30 AM IST on the same court, with the men’s singles title bout being third in the queue behind the mixed doubles and women’s singles finals. With inputs from AFP
Highlights Malaysia Superseries Premier, badminton scores and updates: Lin Dan, Tai Tzu Ying lift singles titles
Catch all the live scores and updates of the Malaysia Open finals as Carolina Marin takes on Tai Tzu Ying and Lee Chong Wei meets Lin Dan yet again.
 "Highlights Malaysia Superseries Premier, badminton scores and updates: Lin Dan, Tai Tzu Ying lift singles titles")
Here are the results from the finals of the Malaysia Superseries Premier:
HAT-TRICK HEROES
— 🏆 Yonex All England Badminton Championships 🏆 (@YonexAllEngland) April 9, 2017
Super Marcus and Kevin have won their THIRD Superseries title at the #MalaysiaSSP 21-14 14-21 21-12 #onaroll #Indonesia pic.twitter.com/UQ7TfmXCF5
THEY HAVE CREATED HISTORY!
#AllEnglandSSP ✅#IndiaSS ✅#MalaysiaSSP ✅
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) April 9, 2017
Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo and Marcus Fernaldi Gideon are triumphant again! pic.twitter.com/XqotrarH7O
And they've done it again 😀😀@kevinnsanjaya and #MarcusFernadliGideon are on a roll!Congratulations 👏🏼#supermensdoublesplayers
— Ashwini Ponnappa (@P9Ashwini) April 9, 2017
Marcus Gideon/ Kevin Sanjaya lift their first Malaysia Open title
Indonesia’s Marcus and Kevin claim their third consecutive Superseries title with a 21-14, 14-21, 21-12 over China’s Haifeng and Zheng. Words can’t explain how brilliantly they have played. Their court coverage is just mesmerising!
Marcus Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya lead 11-7 midway through the third game
(Update) Final-MD #MalaysiaSSP : Marcus Fernaldi Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo (4) [INA] vs Fu Haifeng/Zheng Siwei [CHN] 21-14 14-21 11-7
— BADMINTON INDONESIA (@INABadminton) April 9, 2017
Fu Haifeng/ Zheng Siwei claim second game: 21-14
After a below average show in the first game, the Chinese duo took the second by storm and maintained the pressure throughout.
Marcus Gideon/ Kevin Sanjaya win first game: 21-14
The Indonesian pair has got the speed and power to fox the opponent on any given situation. Their movement and shot selection have caused a lot of problems on the other half of the court
Marcus Gideon/ Kevin Sanjaya vs Fu Haifeng/ Zheng Siwei
The fourth seed Indonesian duo take on the unseeded Chinese pair for the first time in a competitive match. Well, there isn’t a better place to meet than the Malaysia Open final. Marcus and Kevin are on a roll after winning the All England Championships and successfully defending the Yonex-Sunrise India Open. But can Haifeng and Siwei upset the high-flying duo?
Yuki Fukushima/ Sayaka Hirota lift women’s doubles title: 21-17 18-21 21-12
The Chinese pair of Huang Yaqiong and Tang Jinhua was defeated in three games by the Japanese duo who claim their first ever Superseries win. Excellent domination of the baseline turned things around in the third game.
Another interesting match elsewhere in the women’s doubles finals as the match enters its final game. Both pairs are playing brilliantly!
Indeed. What a stunning final this was! It was a treat to watch Carolina Marin and Tai Tzu Ying
A valiant effort from Carolina Marin against the World No. 1 earns her a silver at #MalaysiaSSP. Well played! pic.twitter.com/cPS1rFKPLl
— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) April 9, 2017
After winning 44 matches in a row at Malaysia Open, Lee Chong Wei finally loses. Incredible run! Hadn't lost there since 2007!
— HK Vittinghus (@hkvittinghus) April 9, 2017
The celebration shows how much the title means to #LinDan. Won maiden #MalaysiaOpenSSP title. That too in eternal rival #LeeChongWei's home.
— Amit Kamath (@jestalt) April 9, 2017
BREAKING | SUPER DAN! Lin Dan beats Lee Chong Wei 21-19, 21-14 in today's 'Dream Final' at the Celcom Axiata Malaysia Open pic.twitter.com/AWFj8TyPxb
— 🏆 Yonex All England Badminton Championships 🏆 (@YonexAllEngland) April 9, 2017
25th victory for Lin Dan over his arch rival and World No. 1 Lee Chong Wei. What a phenomenon! #MalaysiaSSP Champion! pic.twitter.com/XsUyahVaQG
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) April 9, 2017
LIN DAN BEATS LEE CHONG WEI: 21-19, 21-14 This means a lot to Lin Dan. Winner at 21-19, 21-14 in 55 minutes, the match didn’t go to three games as most would have wanted. But these two great warriors put up another intense battle.
Some beautiful rallies on display between Lin Dan and Lee Chong Wei. Lin ahead at the moment. #MalaysiaSSP
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) April 9, 2017
7-5 to Lin Dan
Lee simply can’t afford errors at the moment. A mix of net plays and forehand drives can still cause problems for Lin
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