Nguyen Tien Minh and Beiwen Zhang Triumph at the 2014 Yonex Suffolk County Community College US Open Championships
At the 2014 Yonex Suffolk County Community College US Open Championships, Nguyen Tien Minh and Beiwen Zhang showcased their skills and emerged as singles champions. Nguyen successfully defended his Men’s Singles title, while Zhang delighted the home crowd by winning the Women’s Singles event. Vita Marissa of Indonesia also had a fantastic day, securing victories in both the Mixed Doubles (with Muhammad Rijal) and Women’s Doubles (with Shendy Puspa Irawati) categories. The Grand Prix Gold event took place at Suffolk County Community College in New York.
Nguyen Tien Minh’s Triumph
Top seed Nguyen Tien Minh faced a tough battle against Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien Chen in the final. In a thrilling three-game match, Nguyen showcased his skill and determination, winning by narrow margins of 21-19, 14-21, 21-19. This victory marked his third consecutive three-game triumph in the tournament. Earlier in the semi-finals, Nguyen was pushed to the limit by Hong Kong’s Wong Wing Ki, but emerged victorious after a grueling 74-minute encounter, with a final score of 19-21, 21-13, 21-14. Second seed Chou had a smooth journey to the final, not dropping a game throughout the tournament.
Impressive Performances in Men’s Singles
Among the standout performers in the Men’s Singles category was Korean veteran Lee Hyun Il. With a two-tournament winning streak, Lee faced tough competition from Wong Wing Ki in the quarter-finals, eventually losing with a score of 21-12, 21-17.
Home Soil Victory for Beiwen Zhang
USA’s Beiwen Zhang achieved a dream victory on her home soil. In an impressive display of skill, Zhang defeated Japan’s Kana Ito with a convincing score of 21-8, 21-17. Throughout the tournament, Zhang only dropped one game against Japan’s Ayumi Mine in the second round, demonstrating her dominance on the court.
Upset in Women’s Singles
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The tournament saw a major upset in the Women’s Singles category, with top seed Nichaon Jindapon of Thailand stumbling in the first round against a relatively unknown qualifier. Jindapon, who reached the semi-finals of the recent BCA Indonesia Open, was the overwhelming favorite against Ayako Sakuramoto of Japan, who was ranked 927 places below her. However, Sakuramoto displayed incredible resilience and determination, eventually winning the match with a score of 16-21, 23-21, 24-22. Although Sakuramoto was unable to proceed beyond the next round, where she faced Hong Kong’s Cheung Ngan Yi in another closely contested three-game match.
Surprises in Men’s Doubles
The Men’s Doubles final defied expectations, as world No.4 pair Mathias Boe and Carsten Mogensen of Denmark were defeated by the Thai pair, Maneepong Jongjit and Nipitphon Puangpuapech. The match was evenly poised, but Jongjit and Puangpuapech managed to pull ahead from 17-all in the third game, securing victory with a final score of 21-17, 15-21, 21-18.
Highlights
- In the opening match of the day, Muhammad Rijal and Vita Marissa faced a tough challenge from Thailand’s Jongjit and Sapsiree Taerattanachai. Rijal and Marissa eventually emerged victorious with a score of 21-16, 21-19. The unseeded Indonesian duo had previously overcome strong opponents in the second round and quarter-finals.
- Marissa claimed her second title of the day as she and Shendy Puspa Irawati defeated Thailand’s Puttita Supajirakul and Sapsiree Taerattanachai in the Women’s Doubles final. With a dominant display, Marissa and Irawati secured victory with a score of 21-15, 21-10. The top-seeded pair, Eva Lee and Paula Lynn Obanana, failed to make an impact in the tournament, losing in the second round to Chinese Taipei’s Chiang Kai Hsin and Wu Fang Chien.
FAQs
Q: Where did the 2014 Yonex Suffolk County Community College US Open Championships take place?
A: The championships took place at Suffolk County Community College in New York.
Q: Who emerged as the Men’s Singles champion?
A: Nguyen Tien Minh successfully defended his title and emerged as the Men’s Singles champion.
Q: Who won the Women’s Singles event?
A: Beiwen Zhang delighted the home crowd by winning the Women’s Singles event.
Q: Which Indonesian players achieved double victories in the tournament?
A: Vita Marissa secured wins in both the Mixed Doubles and Women’s Doubles categories.
Conclusion
The 2014 Yonex Suffolk County Community College US Open Championships showcased exceptional performances from talented badminton players. Nguyen Tien Minh and Beiwen Zhang’s victories in the Men’s Singles and Women’s Singles events, respectively, captivated the audience. The tournament also witnessed unexpected outcomes in various categories, adding excitement and unpredictability to the matches. Congratulations to all the winners and participants who made this event a memorable success.
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