Lin Dan vows to deliver first point

From: The Malay Mail | Date: May 8, 2004 | Copyright information

ALTHOUGH his 31-match unbeaten run came to an end at the Japan Open last month, Lin Dan is confident of delivering the opening point for China.

The only man to defeat Lin Dan, who has not dropped a match since last September, was teammate Bao Chunlai.

Chunlai defeated the world No 1 in the semi-finals.

But the reigning All-England champion is relieved the burden of remaining unbeaten had finally been lifted off his shoulders and his confidence has returned.

The 21-y...