Emotions were running high as the semi-finalists for the CR Land BWF World Superseries Finals were confirmed. It was a night filled with riveting, must-win scenarios in the last group-stage fixtures.
Determination and Triumph
One of the highlights of the night was the Women’s Doubles pair, Christinna Pedersen and Kamilla Rytter-Juhl. They faced a do-or-die situation but managed to secure second place in Group B with a determined 21-17 21-16 win over Japan’s Matsutomo Misaki and Ayaka Takahashi. The victory was celebrated with screams of delight from Pedersen and Rytter-Juhl inside the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center. Pedersen, who will also be competing in the Mixed Doubles semi-finals, couldn’t contain her excitement and fell to the floor while her partner punched the air in celebration.
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Saina Nehwal, another talented player, had to overcome Juliane Schenk from Germany in her Women’s Singles Group B match. Despite losing her two other matches, Nehwal managed to secure a win with a score of 21-7 21-18. Lady luck was on her side as well when Thai world No. 9 Ratchanok Intanon defeated Tine Baun, ending her title ambitions. The semi-finalist for Group B was determined by countback, with Nehwal advancing due to losing fewer games than Baun. Nehwal will now face top seed Li Xuerui from China in the semi-finals, while Intanon will be up against Li’s compatriot, Wang Shixian.
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Hans-Kristian Vittinghus was also in a similar situation in the Men’s Singles Group B match. He needed to win just one game against Liew Daren to secure a spot in the final-four. Although he lost the match with a score of 21-17 13-21 14-21, Vittinghus was thrilled to advance based on countback. He will now face Du Pengyu from China in the semi-finals, while Hu Yun from Hong Kong will take on Chen Long, also from China.
Night Highlights
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In Mixed Doubles Group A, top seeds Xu Chen and Ma Jin showed their dominance by defeating All England champions Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir in just 32 minutes with a score of 21-14 21-11. Despite their impressive performance, they will face tough competition in the semi-finals against their compatriots, Zhang Nan and Zhao Yunlei.
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In Women’s Doubles Group A, Olympic champions Tian Qing and Zhao Yunlei continued their winning streak with a third consecutive victory. They defeated top seeds Shizuka Matsuo and Mami Naito from Japan with a score of 21-15 21-18. The Japanese pair secured second place in the group and will now face another Chinese pair, Yu Yang and Wang Xiaoli, for a chance to advance to the final on Sunday.
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In Mixed Doubles Group B, Joachim Fischer Nielsen and Christinna Pedersen from Denmark had a strong performance, defeating Muhammad Rijal and Debby Susanto from Indonesia with a score of 21-16 21-16. They will face Sudket Prapakamol and Saralee Thoungthongkam from Thailand in the semi-finals.
You can find the full results of the day here and the semi-finals fixtures here.
FAQs
Q: Who were the top seeds in the Mixed Doubles Group A?
A: The top seeds in the Mixed Doubles Group A were Xu Chen and Ma Jin.
Q: Who will Xu Chen and Ma Jin face in the semi-finals?
A: Xu Chen and Ma Jin will face their compatriots, Zhang Nan and Zhao Yunlei, in the semi-finals.
Q: Who were the Olympic champions in the Women’s Doubles Group A?
A: The Olympic champions in the Women’s Doubles Group A were Tian Qing and Zhao Yunlei.
Q: Who will Tian Qing and Zhao Yunlei face in the semi-finals?
A: Tian Qing and Zhao Yunlei will play against another Chinese pair, Yu Yang and Wang Xiaoli, for a spot in the final.
Summary
The BWF World Superseries Finals provided a thrilling night of badminton action. The semi-finalists were determined through intense matches, with players giving their all to secure their spots. Notable performances included Christinna Pedersen and Kamilla Rytter-Juhl in the Women’s Doubles, Saina Nehwal in the Women’s Singles, and Hans-Kristian Vittinghus in the Men’s Singles. Top seeds Xu Chen and Ma Jin showcased their dominance in Mixed Doubles, while Olympic champions Tian Qing and Zhao Yunlei continued their winning streak in Women’s Doubles. Exciting match-ups await in the upcoming semi-finals, promising more thrilling badminton moments. Stay tuned for more updates on the BWF World Superseries Finals and make sure to visit Carnegiecentre.com for all the latest badminton news and updates!
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