Tai Tzu Ying, the reigning world No.1 Women’s Singles player, achieved yet another remarkable milestone in her illustrious career. She became the first player in her category to join the millionaires’ club. This achievement came after Tai secured victory over Line Kjærsfeldt to reclaim her home title, earning her a prize money of US$37,500. With this win, her total earnings on the HSBC BWF World Tour reached an impressive US$1,025,205.
Tai’s road to surpassing the million-dollar mark began at the YONEX Chinese Taipei Open 2018, where her advancement to the final guaranteed her a runner-up cheque of US$19,000. This amount pushed her past the seven-figure landmark, in addition to her previous earnings of US$987,705.
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The 24-year-old Taiwanese player, who had faced a series of setbacks since her triumph in Indonesia earlier in the year, had to battle hard for her victory against her Danish opponent. Kjærsfeldt equally matched Tai shot for shot in a seesaw first game. At 16-17 down, the No.3 seed made a stunning comeback, winning five consecutive points to take the lead. Despite the initial challenge, Tai displayed her trademark resilience and dominated the rest of the match to secure a 17-21 21-10 21-13 victory in a thrilling encounter that lasted 47 minutes.
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In the Men’s Doubles final, the top seeds Chen Hung Ling and Wang Chi-Lin showcased their recent consistent performance by retaining their crown against their compatriots Liao Min Chun and Su Ching Heng, solidifying their position as the champions. While the defending champions faced a tough challenge in the first game, where they squandered five game points, they managed to hold on and win it 22-20. They then went on to dominate the second game, securing a comfortable 21-9 victory.
Unfortunately, hopes of a doubles double for Taipei were dashed as Indonesia’s Alfian Eko Prasetya and Marsheilla Gischa Islami defeated Yang Po-Hsuan and Wu Ti Jung of Chinese Taipei in the Mixed Doubles finale, winning with a scoreline of 21-15 21-11.
In the Men’s Singles category, Lee Zii Jia displayed exceptional form throughout the tournament, culminating in a thrilling victory. He first stunned defending champion and local hero Chou Tien Chen in a gripping semi-final encounter. In the final, Lee faced Japan’s Riichi Takeshita, where both players gave their all. Eventually, Lee prevailed with a score of 21-17 16-21 21-11, securing the Super 300 crown. His journey to the final was equally dramatic, as he saved two match points against Chou on Saturday to secure a thrilling victory of 17-21 21-14 24-22.
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Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida emerged as the champions in the Women’s Doubles category after defeating their Japanese compatriots Ayane Kurihara and Naru Shinoya. The duo displayed exceptional skill and teamwork, securing a victory with a scoreline of 21-10 21-17.
The BWF World Tour witnessed incredible talent, fierce competition, and moments of pure excitement. Tai Tzu Ying’s historic achievement as the first Women’s Singles player to join the millionaires’ club added a significant chapter to badminton history. As the tour progresses, fans eagerly await more thrilling encounters and remarkable feats from these exceptional athletes.
FAQs
Q: Who is the first Women’s Singles player to join the millionaires’ club?
A: Tai Tzu Ying, the current world No.1 in Women’s Singles, is the first player in her category to achieve this milestone.
Q: How much prize money has Tai Tzu Ying earned in total?
A: Tai Tzu Ying’s total earnings on the HSBC BWF World Tour have reached a remarkable US$1,025,205.
Q: How did Tai Tzu Ying secure her victory in the Women’s Singles final?
A: Tai Tzu Ying showcased her resilience and skill by coming from behind to win the final against Line Kjærsfeldt with a score of 17-21 21-10 21-13.
Q: Who won the Men’s Doubles final in the BWF World Tour?
A: Chen Hung Ling and Wang Chi-Lin emerged as the champions in the Men’s Doubles category.
Q: How did Lee Zii Jia secure victory in the Men’s Singles final?
A: Lee Zii Jia triumphed over Riichi Takeshita in a thrilling three-game encounter, winning with a score of 21-17 16-21 21-11.
Summary
Tai Tzu Ying, the world No.1 Women’s Singles player, became the first player in her category to surpass the million-dollar mark in earnings on the HSBC BWF World Tour. This remarkable feat was achieved after Tai’s resounding victory in the final against Line Kjærsfeldt. In a grueling match that went the distance, Tai displayed her trademark resilience to secure a thrilling win. In other categories, Chen Hung Ling and Wang Chi-Lin retained their title in the Men’s Doubles, while Lee Zii Jia emerged as the champion in the Men’s Singles. Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida triumphed in the Women’s Doubles. The BWF World Tour showcased exceptional talent and intense competition, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the next chapter of badminton excellence. For more information, visit Carnegiecentre.com.
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