Shuttler RatchanokLntanon was crowned the Asian badmintin champion on Sunday after a win over top seed Li Xuerui 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 Cnampionships in a match the 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 US $5,000 (480,000 baht) cash prize from the tournament.