Kenichi Tago’s persistence paid off when he triumphed over Lee Chong Wei in the semi-finals of the Yonex French Open 2013. This result is significant on many levels. Tago, the No. 4-ranked Japanese player, has been consistently hindered in his quest for a Superseries title by Malaysia’s Lee, the current top-ranked player. After 14 failed attempts, Tago finally surpassed Lee with a score of 17-21, 21-16, 21-12. Notably, this is Lee’s first loss in a completed match to a non-Chinese player since 2012.
Tago will now face Denmark’s Jan O Jorgensen in the Men’s Singles final. Jorgensen overcame mid-match difficulties against Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk of Thailand to secure his place in the final with a score of 21-18, 18-21, 21-10.
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China has a strong presence in the tournament, with two guaranteed titles and a possible third. The Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles competitions feature all-China matchups. In the Women’s Singles, Wang Shixian (ranked 7) will face Porntip Buranaprasertsuk of Thailand. The Men’s Doubles championship will see the Malaysian pair Koo Kien Keat and Tan Boon Heong compete against Markis Kido and Gideon Markus Fernaldi of Indonesia.
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The standout match of the tournament, however, was the second Men’s Singles semi-final between Lee and Tago. Despite losing the first game, Tago displayed intense gameplay, persisting with his aggressive style and forcing Lee to defend against his powerful and accurate smashes. Tago also excelled at the net, consistently outperforming Lee in their exchanges. With ten consecutive points, Tago comfortably secured the second game and maintained his momentum in the third game. Lee struggled to find his rhythm and made several misjudgments and errors in anticipating Tago’s serves.
In the Mixed Doubles, the Olympic champions Zhang Nan and Zhao Yunlei faced a fierce challenge from Chris Adcock and Gabrielle White of England but ultimately prevailed with a score of 18-21, 21-14, 21-13. They will now face their compatriots Xu Chen and Ma Jin, who overcame a brief setback in the second game to defeat Thailand’s Sudket Prapakamol and Saralee Thoungthongkam with a score of 21-12, 21-19. Xu and Ma have historically struggled against Zhang and Zhao, winning only two out of their 15 encounters.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Kenichi Tago’s victory over Lee Chong Wei was a major upset in the Men’s Singles semi-finals.
- In the Men’s Doubles, the fifth-seeded pair Liu Xiaolong and Qiu Zihan of China were defeated by Markis Kido and Gideon Markus Fernaldi of Indonesia.
- Porntip Buranaprasertsuk reached her second Superseries final of the year with a convincing victory over Japan’s Eriko Hirose.
- Wang Shixian staged a comeback in the Women’s Singles semi-final to defeat Bae Yeon Ju of Korea.
- Bao Yixin and Tang Jinhua of China overcame Indonesians Greysia Poli and Nitya Krishinda Maheswari in the Women’s Doubles.
- The Women’s Doubles final will feature Bao Yixin and Tang Jinhua against Olympic champions Tian Qing and Zhao Yunlei.
FAQs
Q: Who won the Men’s Singles semi-final between Kenichi Tago and Lee Chong Wei?
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A: Kenichi Tago emerged victorious in the Men’s Singles semi-final against Lee Chong Wei with a score of 17-21, 21-16, 21-12.
Q: Who will Kenichi Tago face in the Men’s Singles final?
A: Kenichi Tago will face Denmark’s Jan O Jorgensen in the Men’s Singles final.
Q: Which Chinese players are participating in the finals?
A: China has guaranteed two titles and a possible third. They have representatives in the Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles, and Men’s Doubles finals.
Summary
In an exciting turn of events at the Yonex French Open 2013, Kenichi Tago defeated Lee Chong Wei in the Men’s Singles semi-final. This victory marks a significant milestone for Tago, who has struggled to defeat Lee in the past. Tago’s persistence and aggressive gameplay paid off as he secured a spot in the final against Jan O Jorgensen. China also dominated the tournament, with representatives in the Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles, and Men’s Doubles finals. The competition showcased thrilling matches and unexpected upsets, keeping spectators on the edge of their seats. With such intense gameplay, the Yonex French Open 2013 is a badminton tournament not to be missed. Visit Carnegiecentre.com for more information and updates on the world of badminton.
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