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Game of revenge at Axiata [WATCH]
KUALA LUMPUR: China's world No. 1 women's doubles Liu Sheng Shu-Tan Ning took revenge on compatriots Jia Yi Fan-Zhang Shu Xian in the final of the Malaysia Masters today.
Sheng Shu-Tan Ning defeated the world No. 15 duo, featuring Olympic gold medallist Yi Fan and her new partner Shu Xian, 21-17, 21-18 at the Axiata Arena.
Yi Fan-Shu Xian had bested Sheng Shu-Tan Ning twice this year, in the semi-finals of the Malaysia Open in January and the Swiss Open final in March.
Tan Ning said they were determined to avenge their earlier losses, especially the one at Axiata.
"Since we lost here (at the Axiata Arena) at the beginning of the year, I wanted to defeat them at the same place.
"The previous two defeats to Yi Fan-Shu Xian were understandable as we train with them all the time. Sister Fan (Yi Fan), after all, is a senior player, and we always look up to her.
"This time, we managed the finer details of the match better, including having a stronger winning mentality."
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