Chinese Shuttler Triumphs in Thrilling Semifinal Clash
Chinese badminton star Chen Yufei showcased resilience at the Orleans Masters in France on Saturday, overcoming a challenging start to defeat American opponent Zhang Beiwen in a tense three-game semifinal. After dropping the first game 21-15 due to unforced errors, Chen regrouped with strategic net play and aggressive smashes to dominate the subsequent games 21-13, 21-12.
Cross-Strait Rivalry Set for Finals
Chen will face South Korea's An Se-young in Sunday's final, following An's hard-fought victory over Gao Fangjie in another three-game semifinal. The women's singles finale promises high-intensity action, with Chen aiming to claim her first title of the season.
Chinese Men’s Doubles Dominate
In men’s doubles, China's Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang demonstrated exceptional form, defeating Malaysia's Arif Abdul Latif and Ye Ruiqing in straight games (21-14, 21-13). The top-seeded pair will battle South Korea's Kang Min-hyuk and Ki Dong-ju for the championship.
