The YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships kicked off today with some surprising results. Let’s dive into the highlights of the opening round and see which defending champions fell short.
Women’s Singles Upset
Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara, the defending Women’s Singles champion, was defeated in straight games by India’s Saina Nehwal. Both players were still recovering from shoulder and knee injuries, making the victory even more impressive. However, Japan had its moments to celebrate as two lesser-known pairs caused shock upsets.
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Shocking Women’s Doubles Match
Shiho Tanaka and Koharu Yonemoto of Japan put up a resilient fight against the red-hot duo of Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan from China. After dropping the opening game, Tanaka and Yonemoto saved three match points and won the game in an intense battle. They revealed that their plan was to slow down the pace and play long rallies, which ultimately exhausted their opponents.
Nightcap Battle in Mixed Doubles
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Japan continued its winning streak as Yuta Watanabe and Arisa Higashino defeated the last season’s Mixed Doubles winners, Praveen Jordan and Debby Susanto from Indonesia. The disappointed Indonesian pair acknowledged their lackluster performance, giving Watanabe and Higashino the opportunity to gain confidence and ascendancy.
The Struggles of Defending Men’s Doubles Champions
The defending Men’s Doubles champions, Vladimir Ivanov and Ivan Sozonov from Russia, suffered a defeat in straight games against Denmark’s Mads Conrad-Petersen and Mads Pieler Kolding. The Russian pair failed to live up to their verbal pledge of defending their crown, while the Danes were delighted to exact revenge for their quarterfinals loss last year.
Notable Singles Matches
Apart from Korea’s Son Wan Ho retiring early in the Men’s Singles, the singles matches mostly went as expected. Some highlights included India’s Kidambi Srikanth and Thailand’s Busanan Ongbamrungphan losing hard-fought contests. However, the legendary trio of Lin Dan, Chen Long, and Lee Chong Wei eased into the second round, showing their determination to claim the All England title.
Excitement on The Horizon
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With the first round completed, the stage is set for more thrilling badminton action at the YONEX All England Open. The top players from around the world will continue their quest for glory and battle it out in the upcoming rounds. Stay tuned for more updates and highlights from this prestigious tournament.
FAQs
Q: What are the YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships?
A: The YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships is one of the most prestigious badminton tournaments held annually. It features top players from around the world competing for the title.
Q: Who are the defending champions?
A: The defending champions are players who won their respective categories in the previous edition of the tournament and are aiming to retain their titles.
Q: Which players caused the shocking upsets in the opening round?
A: Shiho Tanaka and Koharu Yonemoto from Japan caused a surprising upset in the Women’s Doubles category by defeating the highly-rated Chinese pair of Chen Qingchen and Jia Yifan. Yuta Watanabe and Arisa Higashino, also from Japan, shocked the Mixed Doubles winners, Praveen Jordan and Debby Susanto from Indonesia.
Conclusion
The YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships started with a bang, showcasing some unexpected results and excellent performances. As the tournament progresses, we can expect more intense battles and thrilling matchups. Stay tuned to Carnegiecentre for the latest updates and highlights from this exciting badminton event.
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