Hey badminton fans! The China Open in Changzhou delivered some jaw-dropping moments 🔥. Home favorite Shi Yuqi, the top-ranked player, showcased his resilience by bouncing back from a game down. After dropping the opener 21-15 to Li Shifeng's aggressive play, he rallied with a 21-15 win in the second game and sealed the match with a commanding 21-11 in the decider.
Next up, he's set to face Chinese Taipei's Chou Tien-chen, who stunned Thailand's World No. 1 Kunlavut Vitidsarn with brilliant 21-17 and 21-11 wins. The road to the final is getting intense, making each match a display of pure grit and skill!
Over in the women's singles, China's second-seeded Wang Zhiyi cruised into the semifinals. She secured a straight-sets win over Chinese Taipei's Chiu Pin-Chian — taking the first game 21-16 and then unleashing a spectacular 10-point surge to finish 21-11 in the second. Up next, she's ready to clash with Japan's third-seeded Akane Yamaguchi.
Meanwhile, South Korea's Paris Olympics champion An Se-young put on a masterclass by overcoming China's Tokyo Games winner Chen Yufei in a nail-biting duel. After a tight first game (21-18) and a back-and-forth second (21-19), An now awaits a showdown with China's fourth-seeded Han Yue, who triumphed over Indonesia's Gregoria Mariska Tunjung.
This tournament is a rollercoaster of fierce battles and inspiring comebacks. Stay tuned for more updates on these electrifying matches – badminton just keeps getting better! 😎
Reference(s):
China Open roundup: Shi Yuqi stages comeback to advance to semifinals
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