Chinese shuttlers have showcased remarkable prowess at the Indonesia Open in Jakarta, advancing to all five finals after an intense day of semifinals on Saturday.
In the men’s singles, China’s Shi Yuqi triumphed over compatriot Li Shifeng in a thrilling three-game match, winning 19-21, 21-19, 21-14. This victory not only secured Shi’s place in the final but also elevated him above 100,000 points, ensuring his rise to the top of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) world rankings next week. He is set to face Anders Antonsen of Denmark in the championship match.
On the women’s side, China’s top seed Chen Yufei defeated Spain’s Carolina Marin with scores of 21-11, 17-21, 21-13. Chen will compete against South Korea’s An Se-young for the title, after An overcame China’s Wang Zhiyi 23-21, 21-13 in the other semifinal.
The Chinese team’s performance highlights their dominance in international badminton, setting the stage for an exciting finals day where they will contend for top honors across all categories.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
