China's Super Dan fails bid for 7th All England Open Championships title

6-time badminton champion Lin Dan of China has failed in his bid for a 7th All-England Open Championships title.

Lin Dan of China returns the shot during the men's singles final with his compatriot Shi Yuqi at All England Open Badminton Championships 2018 in Birmingham, Britain on March 18, 2018. [Photo: Xinhua/Han Yan]

This came as 7th-seeded Shi Yuqi, also from China, defeated him 21-19, 16-21, 21-9 on the men's singles final of the event in Birmingham.

Shi Yuqi of China returns the shot during the men's singles final with his compatriot Lin Dan at All England Open Badminton Championships 2018 in Birmingham, Britain on March 18, 2018. [Photo: Xinhua/Han Yan]

In spite of his victory, 22-year-old Shi Yuqi still honored his hero.

"I think Lin Dan is a great player regardless of whether I win or lose against him today, there are so many things I can learn from him," said Shi.

The men's singles' title was the only title which China was able to win during this year's All-England Open Championships.