Lin Dan: Lin Dan Pulls Out Of Singapore Open Final: Lin Dan was booed for conceding a walk-over to compatriot Chen Jin in the Singapore Open 2011 Singles Finals a minute ago.. He sighted being ill. The crowd didn't like it and he was booed continuously throughout the prize giving ceremony.
China's Lin Dan pulled out of the Li Ning Singapore Open men's singles final without even lifting his racquet after being floored by a stomach strain. The reigning Olympic and world champion was to have played countryman Chen Jin in the final at the Indoor Stadium here today for a shot at a title he has never won before.
China's team officials had informed the tournament referee in the morning that their No 1 player would not be able to play in the final because of pain in his stomach.
"But they were told to bring Lin Dan to see the tournament doctor to certify that he was medically not fit to play, which they did," said a statement from the organizing committee.
China's team officials had informed the tournament referee in the morning that their No 1 player would not be able to play in the final because of pain in his stomach.
"But they were told to bring Lin Dan to see the tournament doctor to certify that he was medically not fit to play, which they did," said a statement from the organizing committee.
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