Chinese Badminton Stars Shine in Malaysia Open! 🏸
Hey badminton fans! Some exciting news from the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Malaysia Open! China’s top players Shi Yuqi and Li Shifeng have made it to the semifinals after some thrilling matches! Let’s dive into the action! 🎉
Shi Yuqi’s Epic Battle 🏆
Shi Yuqi, who is ranked World No. 1, had a tough match against Chou Tien-chen from Chinese Taipei. The game was super close at the beginning, tied at 10-10! 😮 But Shi managed to score six points in a row, helping him win the first game 21-16.
In the second game, Chou didn’t give up! He fought back from being behind 18-13 to win 21-19. Talk about determination! 💪 The match was so close, with the shuttlecock barely making it over the net for the winning point.
The final game was intense! Even though Chou started strong with a 6-2 lead, Shi Yuqi turned up the heat and came back to win 21-17. Way to go, Shi! 🎊 This win was his fourth in a row against Chou.
Li Shifeng’s Comeback Victory 🥇
Meanwhile, Li Shifeng faced Chi Yu-yen, also from Chinese Taipei. Chi won the first game 21-14 in just 19 minutes! But Li wasn’t ready to give up. He fought back in the second game, winning 21-13 to force a deciding game.
In the final game, Li dominated and won 21-7! 🏅 Now, he will face his teammate Shi Yuqi in the semifinals. It’s going to be an all-China showdown! 😃
Mixed Doubles Success 🤩
In mixed doubles, China’s top seeds Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping also reached the semifinals! They beat Yang Po-Hsuan and Hu Ling Fang from Chinese Taipei with scores of 21-19 and 21-14. They’ll face Malaysia’s Chen Tang Jie and Toe Ee Wei next. Good luck to them! 💖
Looking Forward to the Semifinals! 🥳
It’s so exciting to see these amazing athletes compete at such a high level. Who will make it to the finals? Stay tuned to find out! And don’t forget to cheer for your favorite players! 🎈
Reference(s):
Chinese shuttlers maintain momentum in BWF Malaysia Open quarterfinals
cgtn.com
