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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

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Sony Dwi Kuncoro of Indonesia shows off his spoils of victory after winning the men’s singles title at the Singapore Open. Photo: EPA

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
Sony Dwi Kuncoro

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.

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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.

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Sony Dwi Kuncoro plays a shot against Son Wan-ho during his victory. Photo: EPA
Sony Dwi Kuncoro plays a shot against Son Wan-ho during his victory. Photo: EPA

“I just enjoyed today’s game and was able to play well.”

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