Ratchanok is Badminton Asia champ
ShuttlerRatchanoklntanon was crowned the Asian badminton champion on Sunday after a win over top seed Li Xuerui in Wuhan.
The 20-year-old Thai, the world number seven, came from behind to win 20-22, 23- 21, 21-12 against the home favorite in the women's singles of the Badminton Asia Championships in a match that lasted 1 hour and 16 minutes.
It was her first victory over the world number three since last year when Li swept all three of their meetings.
Ratchanok will return home with the US s5.000(480,000 baht) cash prize from the toumament.