Lin Dan, the five-time World champion from China, is inching closer to securing a spot in the upcoming TOTAL BWF World Championships 2017. Currently ranked at No.10 in the Race to Glasgow rankings, Lin Dan’s recent entry into the Men’s Singles quarter-finals at the China Masters 2017 has earned him enough points to overtake at least one of his fellow compatriots in the rankings. This remarkable feat puts him in a favorable position to qualify for the World Championships.
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An Intense Battle Among Chinese Contenders
In the Race to Glasgow rankings, Lin Dan finds himself trailing behind three other Chinese players – Shi Yuqi (No.5), Chen Long (No.7), and Tian Houwei (No.8). However, Lin Dan’s strong performance at the China Masters quarter-finals has propelled him to surpass at least one of his fellow competitors in the rankings. This achievement positions him favorably to secure a spot in the World Championships. Tian Houwei is also competing in the China Masters, giving him the opportunity to earn more points. On the other hand, Shi Yuqi and Chen Long are not participating in this tournament.
The Importance of Ranking for Participation
In order for a member association to field four players in a category, all four players must be ranked within the top 8. If they are ranked within the top 24, the association can field three players. Lin Dan, with his current 55,558 points, trails behind Tian Houwei by 3,232 points, Chen Long by 3,496 points, and Shi Yuqi by 8,825 points. Nevertheless, his outstanding performance in the China Masters guarantees him a minimum of 3,850 points, which will help him surpass Chen Long in the rankings. However, Tian Houwei may fall short by just 14 points if he wins his next match to enter the semi-finals. It’s important to note that the final confirmation of entries and fulfillment of other criteria rest with the Chinese Badminton Association.
Other Exciting Contests in Different Categories
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Apart from Lin Dan’s bid for a spot in the Men’s Singles, there are other captivating battles taking place in various categories. Aya Ohori, a Japanese player, has the opportunity to qualify as the third Japanese player in the Women’s Singles, trailing behind Akane Yamaguchi (No.5) and Nozomi Okuhara (No.9). Four Japanese players, including Sayaka Sato, Ayumi Mine, Minatsu Mitani, and Aya Ohori, are closely ranked from No.16 to No.19. However, only Mine and Ohori are participating in the China Masters, and Ohori hopes to bridge the 3,464-point gap to Sato.
In the Men’s Doubles, there is a fierce competition between Huang Kaixiang/Wang Yilyu and Zhang Nan/Liu Cheng for China’s third qualifying spot. Both pairs are participating in the China Masters, with only 880 points separating them, making for an exciting finish. Meanwhile, Rizki Amelia Pradipta/Tiara Rosalia Nuraidah from Indonesia aim to overtake their 20th-ranked compatriots, Greysia Polii/Nitya Krishinda Maheswari, in order to secure their spot as Indonesia’s third pair.
In the Mixed Doubles, Hafiz Faizal and Shella Devi Aulia from Indonesia, currently ranked 27th, face a significant challenge of closing the 5,310-point gap with the third-ranked Indonesian pair, Ronald Alexander/Melati Daeva Oktavianti.
FAQs
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When will the invitations be sent out?
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The invitations to all the qualifiers will be based on the World Rankings of 27 April 2017 and will be sent in two phases. The deadline for confirmation of entries in Phase-II is 22 May 2017.
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What will determine the seeding and the draw?
Seeding will be based on the World Ranking of Thursday 3 August, while the draw will take place on Wednesday 9 August.
Conclusion
The TOTAL BWF World Championships, scheduled to be held in Emirates Arena, Scotland, from 21 to 27 August 2017, promises to be a thrilling event with top players from around the world vying for their spots. Lin Dan’s remarkable performance in the China Masters has put him in a strong position to secure his place. Stay tuned for further updates on the race to the World Championships!
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