Malaysian Players Shine in the Victor China Open 2013
The second round of the Victor China Open 2013 showcased the impressive form of Malaysian players. Despite the absence of Men’s Singles top seed Lee Chong Wei, his younger team-mates displayed exceptional skills and determination.
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Liew Daren, a day after defeating French Open champion Jan O Jorgensen, fought a tough battle against Japan’s Takuma Ueda. The match lasted 81 minutes as Liew saved three match points and emerged victorious with a score of 14-21 21-17 24-22. Liew now faces an exciting challenge in the form of second seed Chen Long from China.
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Chong Wei Feng, another Malaysian player, kept the country’s flag flying high by defeating Chinese qualifier Tian Houwei in 74 minutes. Despite losing the first game, Chong Wei Feng quickly regained control and clinched the match with a score of 14-21 21-13 21-16.
In Men’s Doubles, Malaysian fifth seeds Koo Kien Keat and Tan Boon Heong were unfortunate to be defeated by Russian pair Vladimir Ivanov and Ivan Sozonov with a score of 21-18 21-18. However, their younger colleagues, Hoon Thien How and Tan Wee Kiong, continued their impressive performance. After defeating world No. 3 Mathias Boe and Carsten Mogensen from Denmark in the opening round, Hoon and Tan surprised Ko Sung Hyun and Shin Baek Choel from Korea with a score of 17-21 21-17 21-18. They now have a chance to avenge their seniors’ defeat by taking on Ivanov and Sozonov for a spot in the semi-finals.
Chan Peng Soon and Goh Liu Ying also secured a hard-fought victory over Germany’s Michael Fuchs and Birgit Michels in the Mixed Doubles category, with a score of 22-20 30-28.
Unfortunately, Saina Nehwal from India faced disappointment in the Women’s Singles second round. She engaged in a long battle with China’s emerging prospect Sun Yu, who emerged victorious with a score of 16-21 21-15 21-17. Sun is one of the five Chinese quarter-finalists, along with Li Xuerui (1), Han Li, Wang Yihan (3), and Wang Shixian (7). The non-Chinese contenders are Korea’s Sung Ji Hyun and Thailand’s Porntip Buranaprasertsuk and Ratchanok Intanon.
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Highlights:
- The biggest surprise in Men’s Singles was the exit of fourth seed Kenichi Tago from Japan, who was defeated by veteran Sony Dwi Kuncoro with a score of 21-13 21-17.
- Husband-wife pair Chris Adcock and Gabrielle White from England battled past Yoo Yeon Seong and Jang Ye Na from Korea with a score of 21-13 21-23 21-18, earning the opportunity to face Olympic champions Zhang Nan and Zhao Yunlei in the quarter-finals.
- Women’s Doubles second seeds Christinna Pedersen and Kamilla Rytter Juhl faced tough resistance from Indonesia Open GP Gold winners Luo Ying and Luo Yu from China. The Danish pair emerged victorious with a score of 18-21 21-17 21-17 and will now face another Chinese pair, Bao Yixin and Zhong Qianxin, in the quarter-finals.
FAQs
Q: Who were the standout players in the Victor China Open 2013?
A: Malaysian players showcased exceptional skills and impressive form in the tournament.
Q: How did Liew Daren perform in the tournament?
A: Liew Daren showed great determination by saving three match points and winning against Japan’s Takuma Ueda.
Q: Who is the next opponent for Liew Daren?
A: Liew Daren faces a formidable challenge in the form of second seed Chen Long from China.
Q: How did Chong Wei Feng perform in the tournament?
A: Chong Wei Feng displayed resilience and won his match against Chinese qualifier Tian Houwei.
Q: How did Hoon Thien How and Tan Wee Kiong perform in the Men’s Doubles category?
A: Hoon Thien How and Tan Wee Kiong surprised their opponents and have a chance to reach the semi-finals.
Summary
The Victor China Open 2013 witnessed the remarkable performance of Malaysian players. Liew Daren and Chong Wei Feng showcased their skills, while Hoon Thien How and Tan Wee Kiong impressed in the Men’s Doubles category. Despite some defeats, the Malaysian contingent displayed determination and talent throughout the tournament.
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