Wong Mew Choo and Lee Chong Wei (Malaysia)

Wong Mew Choo and Lee Chong Wei in this combo. [Sohu.com]

Rising star Wong Mew Choo became only the third non-Chinese to win the China Open champion at last year's event.

En route to the title, she defeated European ace Pi Hongyan, world champion Zhu Lin, Olympic champion Zhang Ning and world No 1 Xie Xingfang.

She is the girlfriend of compatriot Lee Chong Wei, currently world No 2 in men's Singles.