BWF World Championships: Five-time world champ Lin Dan storms into the men's singles finals

Five-time world champ Lin Dan stormed into the men's singles finals in BWF World Championships on Saturday. Lin Dan defeated Son Wan Ho in straight games to seal a berth in the title clash.

Lin Dan defeated Son Wan Ho 21-17, 21-14.

Dan will be taking on Denmark's Viktor Axelsen in the men's singles final. Axelsen defeated defending champion Chen Long in their semifinal encounter.

Dan is hailed as arguably the greatest badminton player with five world titles and two Olympic Gold medals.