Tuned in: Sony Dwi Kuncoro beats Son Wan-ho to win the Singapore Open
World No 56 from Indonesia, who upset Olympic champion Lin Dan in the semi-finals, completes fairytale run by upsetting Korean in men’s singles final, while Thailand’s Ratchanok Intanon wins women’s title
Indonesia’s Sony Dwi Kuncoro beat Korean Son Wan-ho to win the Singapore Open on Sunday as Thailand’s Ratchanok Intanon also triumphed, becoming the world’s top female shuttler in the process.
It’s really unexpected that I won. It’s such a big achievement to pass the qualifiers and eventually win this tournament
The unfancied Kuncoro, who stunned two-time Olympic champion Lin Dan in the semi-finals, took the first set 21-16.
But some bad decision making cost the 31-year-old dearly when he succumbed 13-21 in the second set.
Recovering his composure, the 2004 Olympic Games bronze medallist claimed the deciding set 21-14.
Kuncoro, ranked 56th in the world, said he was surprised by his fairytale run.
“It’s really unexpected that I won. It’s such a big achievement to pass the qualifiers and eventually win this tournament,” he said.
“I just enjoyed today’s game and was able to play well.”