Dangling on the brink of defeat in the second round, Ratchanok Intanon made a stunning comeback at the TOTAL BWF World Championships 2018 in Nanjing, China. Trailing 16-19 against Mia Blichfeldt and nursing an ankle injury, Intanon found renewed energy after receiving treatment on her foot. She unleashed a series of scintillating shots that caught her opponent off guard and turned the tide of the match. In the end, Intanon emerged victorious with a score of 16-21, 22-20, 21-10.
Blichfeldt, dejected by the loss, admitted her disappointment: “I didn’t hit my shots well in the second game and that affected me mentally in the third game. It’s something I need to work on.” In contrast, Intanon, who defeated title favorite Tai Tzu Ying earlier in the season, felt fortunate to advance to the third round after an unconvincing performance. She attributed her victory to staying calm and fighting until the end.
Bạn đang xem: News | BWF World Championships
Xem thêm : Badminton Pan America
Beiwen Zhang also faced a challenging situation in her match against Chloe Birch. However, with the support of Chinese spectators, Zhang turned the tide and won 13-21, 21-18, 21-15. Reflecting on her performance, Zhang admitted that Birch’s power and speed caught her off guard initially, but she adapted her strategy and fought back to secure the victory.
In Men’s Singles, Kento Momota and Kidambi Srikanth had convincing wins in their respective matches. Momota defeated Artem Pochtarov with a score of 21-13, 21-12, while Srikanth overcame Nhat Nguyen with a score of 21-15, 21-16. Both players expressed confidence in their form and were eager to continue their journey in the tournament.
China’s dominance in Mixed Doubles was evident in the second round as their top pairs, Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong and Wang Yilyu/Huang Dongping, showcased their skills and advanced to the next round. Zheng/Huang won comfortably with a score of 21-13, 21-10, while Wang/Huang had to battle hard to defeat Ronald/Annisa from Indonesia, winning 21-9, 15-21, 21-15. Other notable performances include Hafiz Faizal/Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja’s victory over Pranaav Jerry Chopra/N Sikki Reddy and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Ashwini Ponnappa’s thrilling comeback win against Mark Lamsfuss/Isabel Herttrich.
Xem thêm : News | BWF World Championships
As the tournament progresses, anticipation builds for the upcoming matches, including the clash between Zhang and top-seeded Tai Tzu Ying in Women’s Singles. With the support of the home crowd, Zhang is determined to give her best and hopes for a better performance than her previous match.
The BWF World Championships is off to an exciting start, with thrilling matches and unexpected comebacks. Stay tuned for more updates as the competition heats up.
FAQs
Q: Who made a remarkable comeback in the second round of the BWF World Championships?
A: Ratchanok Intanon made an impressive comeback in the second round.
Q: What was the score of Ratchanok Intanon’s match against Mia Blichfeldt?
A: Ratchanok Intanon won with a score of 16-21, 22-20, 21-10.
Q: Who did Beiwen Zhang face in her match?
A: Beiwen Zhang played against Chloe Birch.
Summary
The BWF World Championships in Nanjing, China witnessed thrilling matches and unexpected comebacks. Ratchanok Intanon staged a remarkable turnaround in her second-round match against Mia Blichfeldt, winning with a score of 16-21, 22-20, 21-10. Intanon’s opponent conceded the loss and admitted to struggling mentally in the deciding game. Beiwen Zhang also faced a tough challenge but managed to defeat Chloe Birch with a score of 13-21, 21-18, 21-15. In Men’s Singles, Kento Momota and Kidambi Srikanth displayed their prowess with convincing wins. China’s dominance was evident in the Mixed Doubles category, with their top pairs advancing to the next round. Excitement builds as the tournament progresses, promising more thrilling matches in the coming rounds. Don’t miss out on the action.
Nguồn: https://carnegiecentre.com
Danh mục: Tin tức
