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It was finals day at the 2012 Yonex Australian Badminton Open, and it was China’s day, taking three of the five titles, men’s and women’s singles, and women’s doubles.

The Seeds & Key Match Ups

XD: Hung Ling Chen/ Wen Hsing Cheng (2) (TPE) vs Peng Soon Chan /Liu Ying Goh (MAS)

Mixed doubles lasting 63 minutes was the longest match of the day and one between equals. It was a frighteningly close dash to the finish line, but it was the big match experienced (Japan Open Super Series) winners from Chinese Taipei, Chen Hung Ling/ Cheng Wen Hsing who prevailed, 22-20, 12-21, 23-21.

The Malaysians were keenly aware of their opponent's quality despite holding a small lead by the opening set interval. They had been forcing both individuals of their opposition into errors of touch. The players from Chinese Taipei made a late bid for the first set once they had dusted off the cobwebs, with Cheng Wen Hsing's unmovable defence key to maintaining stability.

Returning on the other side of the court, Chan and Liu created a four-point buffer again. Just as their opponents had a modicum of luck at the end of the first set, this time it was the Malaysians with the fluke net shot by Goh at 19-12, that put them out of reach.