Hong Kong Open - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   Which ace shuttler won the third consecutive Super Series title at Hong Kong Open men’s singles on 22nd November 2015?

a. Lee Chong Wei
b. Tian Houwei
c. Xi Chong Wei
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Lee Chong Wei

Explanation:
Ex world number 1 champion Lee Chong Wei has won his 3rd consecutive Super Series title at Hong Kong Open on 22nd November 2015. The Malaysian player beat China’s world number 10 Tian Houwei 21-16, 21-15 to take the crown after a marathon final rally. Lian is back to the game after back to back titles in China and France.


2)   2 time world champion Carolina Marin from Spain took her _____ title of the year at Hong Kong Open on 22nd November 2015.

a. Fourth
b. Fifth
c. Sixth
d. Seventh
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Sixth

Explanation:
Two time world champion Carolina Marin of Spain got her 6th title of the year at Hong Kong Open on 22nd November 2015 beating Nozomi Okuhara from Japan in a tightly contested three sets. the final lasted for 84 minutes making it the longest match in the women’s singles during this tournament. Marin won the game 21-17, 18-21 and 22-20. Okuhara took her first title at Super Series in September.