Lee Yuen Kam has won the Malaysia Surface 11 times

Malaysia's Henry Lee Chong Wei mark up a sensory concluding jar against Japan's Kento Momota at the Malaysia Clear later on an wanton 21-18, 21-15 victory terminated Indonesia's Tommy Sugiarto in the semifinals on Saturday.

The triumph meant Lee, 35, extensive his get ahead ratio against Sugiarto to 17-0 next the 53-atomlike victory.

Favourite Lighthorse Harry Lee has won the Malaysia Open air 11 times, and a gain ground on William Ashley Sunday would cement his status as the to the highest degree successful role player in the tourney.

But the global act sise faces a thug chore against the herculean Momota, WHO is unbeaten in 21 matches.

"I just hope to realize my dream of winning for the 12th time in the Malaysia Open, and to play well again," Tsung Dao Lee said afterward the triumph.

"Momota is a youngster who has improved a lot," Lee said, adding, "he can conquer the world of badminton once...(I) retire. But I will enjoy the final tomorrow and play my best."

Momota was suspended in 2016 for gaming at an illegal casino by the Japan Badminton Affiliation.

But the 23-year-honest-to-goodness has made unfaltering go on since his censor was upraised in Crataegus laevigata 2017, clinching his start John R. Major claim by winning the Asiatic Championships in April this twelvemonth.

Momota rhythm Lighthorse Harry Lee in the Asiatic Championships semi-final and went on to scandalize Olympic golden medalist Chen Longsighted to be crowned badminton's Asian maven in a stunning overturn.

On Saturday, Momota was once more in splendid form, Pokerace99 needing just now 42 transactions to understand turned India's Srikanth Kidambi 21-13, 21-13.

The women's singles sawing machine clear source Tai Tzu Ying ready up a net clangoring against China's He Bingjiao.

Tai ousted India's P.V. Sindhu 21-15, 19-21, 21-11, spell He byword remove Thailand's Ratchanok Intanon 21-17, 21-17.

Selected Results

Men's Singles

Lee Chong Wei (MASx7) bt Tommy Sugiarto (IDN) 21-18, 21-15

Kento Momota (JPN) bt Srikanth Kidambi (INDx4) 21-13, 21-13

Women's Singles

Tai Tzu Ying (TPEx1) bt P.V. Sindhu (INDx3) 21-15, 19-21, 21-11

He Bingjiao (CHNx8) bt Ratchanok Intanon (THAx4) 21-17, 21-17

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