China's badminton star Chen Yufei displayed remarkable resilience Thursday, defeating South Korea's Sim Yu-jin 18-21, 21-18, 21-12 to secure her quarterfinal spot at the Orleans Masters in France. After conceding the opening set, Chen recalibrated her aggressive net play and defensive precision to dominate the decisive third set.
The victory sets up an all-Chinese clash as Chen prepares to face compatriot Wang Zhiyi, who overwhelmed South Korea's Kim Ga-eun 21-12, 21-14. Their Friday matchup will determine who advances to the semifinals of this crucial BWF World Tour event.
As one of the final tournaments before the prestigious All England Badminton Open, the Orleans Masters has drawn intense competition. Notable absentees include Japan's Yamaguchi Akane and Indonesia's Gregoria Mariska Tunjung, leaving the field open for rising contenders.
Chen's performance signals strong momentum for Chinese badminton ahead of Paris 2024 Olympic preparations, with players using this event to refine strategies against global opponents.
