On March 16, 2018, there was another round of the All England Championship. The world-famous 40th battle of the century between Lin Dan and Lee Chong Wei was settled. In the end, Lin Dan easily defeated Lee Chong Wei 2:0 and won Lin Dan. The 28th victory of the war. Lin Dan's victory in this Lin-Li battle also sent Lin Dan to the semi-finals, continuing to move towards his 7th All England Championship!
Lin Dan and Li Zongwei can be called the Feina of tennis, just like Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi of football. In their 18-year career, from their young and frivolous days to their current twilight years, the two of them have been intertwined throughout their careers. The 40 encounters created sparks like sparks hitting the earth!
If there is brightness, why should there be beauty? In 40 collisions, Lin Dan achieved a record of 28 wins and 12 losses. It was on the shoulders of Lee Chong Wei that he achieved his 2 Olympic gold medals and 19 world championships. And Li Zongwei is called the "second son of a thousand years."
In terms of personality, Lin Dan is more outgoing and domineering, while Lee Chong Wei is like the girl next door, gentle and reserved. Therefore, Lin Dan beats Lee Chong Wei in terms of momentum. When encountering each other on a narrow road, the brave will win. The difference in personality has led to Lee Chong Wei lacking his own aura on the field. This is the patent of the king.
Lin Dan was born in the military, and the soldier’s spirit of never abandoning or giving up is most vividly reflected in Lin Dan. The game was not smooth sailing. Many times when the game fell into a back-and-forth and fell behind, Lin Dan could always grit his teeth and persevere, and often staged shocking comebacks. Lee Chong Wei lacks this kind of confidence and resilience.
The showdown between Lin Dan and Lee Chong Wei can also be seen as a competition between the Chinese badminton team and the Malaysian team. The Chinese team has an advanced coaching team, scientific research and logistical support. There is a strong competitive atmosphere. These are unmatched by the Malaysian team.
The 34-year-old Lin Dan and the 35-year-old Lee Chong Wei have entered their twilight years. It is one less time to watch such a classic. But it is precisely because of the existence of Lin Li that the badminton world is so exciting.
The attention of the media, the Badminton Federation and even the fans in the early days was more about finding an opponent for Lin Dan. Because of the Beijing Olympics cycle, when Lin Dan began to gain an advantage in the duel with Taufik, Lin Dan had no opponent at that period. At that time, it was difficult for Lee Chong Wei to gain an advantage in the confrontation with Lin Dan. The Beijing Olympics final was the best Proof, Lin Dan won 2:0 Lee Chong Wei. His all-attack, all-court style of play was unparalleled, because at that time he was at the peak of his integrity and his physical talent was enough to overwhelm all the masters. Lee Chong Wei lost. It’s considered normal.