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Ratchanok Intanon celebrates after defeating Li Xuerui of China during their women's singles final match at the 2015 Badminton Asia Championships in Wuhan, China, on Sunday. (Reuters photo)
Shuttler Ratchanok Intanon 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 favourite in the women's singles of the Badminton Asia Championships in a match that lasted 1...
It was her first victory over the world number three since last year when Li swept all three of their meetings.
Ratchanok will return with the UScopy5,000 (480,000 baht) cash prize from the tournament.
Her career record against Olympic champion Li improves to 3-7 after the win on Sunday.