"Super Dan" fights back to win at the World Badminton Championships

Five-time titlist Lin Dan of China, nicknamed "Super Dan" by his fans, fought back from one game down to defeat Emil Holst of Denmark 3-2 in the round-of-16 at the World Badminton Championships, August 24, 2017. [Photo: China Plus]

Lin Dan swings his racquet during competition at the World Badminton Championships. The five-time titlist from China, nicknamed "Super Dan" by his fans, fought back from one game down to defeat Emil Holst of Denmark 3-2 in the round-of-16 at the Championships, August 24, 2017. [Photo: China Plus]

Five-time titlist Lin Dan of China, nicknamed "Super Dan" by his fans, fought back from one game down to defeat Emil Holst of Denmark 3-2 in the round-of-16 at the World Badminton Championships, August 24, 2017. [Photo: China Plus]

Lin Dan photographed in action at the World Badminton Championships. The five-time titlist, nicknamed "Super Dan" by his fans, fought back from one game down to defeat Emil Holst of Denmark 3-2 in the round-of-16 at the Championships, August 24, 2017. [Photo: China Plus]

Lin Dan reaches to make a shot at the World Badminton Championships on August 24, 2017. The five-time titlist, nicknamed "Super Dan" by his fans, fought back from one game down to defeat Denmark's Emil Holst 3-2 in the round-of-16 at the Championships, August 24, 2017. [Photo: China Plus]

Lin Dan photographed in action at the World Badminton Championships. The five-time titlist, nicknamed "Super Dan" by his fans, fought back from one game down to defeat Emil Holst of Denmark 3-2 in the round-of-16 at the Championships, August 24, 2017. [Photo: China Plus]

Lin Dan signals his success after winning a point at the World Badminton Championships. The five-time titlist, nicknamed "Super Dan" by his fans, fought back from one game down to defeat Emil Holst of Denmark 3-2 in the round-of-16 at the Championships, August 24, 2017. [Photo: China Plus]

This photo shows Lin Dan's focus while in competition at the World Badminton Championships. The five-time titlist from China, nicknamed "Super Dan" by his fans, fought back from one game down to defeat Emil Holst 3-2 of Denmark in the round-of-16 at the Championships, August 24, 2017. [Photo: China Plus]