Japan’s Kento Momota wins Korea Open

Japan’s Kento Momota wins Korea Open

Top-ranked Kento Momota of Japan clinched the men’s singles title at the Korea Open badminton tournament with a win over number two Chou Tien-Chen of Taiwan.

The 25-year-old downed Chou 21-19, 21-17 in a final that lasted 53 minutes.

In the women's final, China's He Bingjiao defeated Ratchanok Intanon of Thailand.