Vladimir Ivanov and Ivan Sozonov showcased their resilience and nerves of steel as they clinched a hard-fought victory against the Men’s Doubles World champions at the DAIHATSU YONEX Japan Open 2017 in Tokyo. The Russian duo sealed their place in the quarter-finals with a thrilling 21-18, 15-21, 24-22 win over Liu Cheng and Zhang Nan, converting their fourth match point in the tense third-game shoot-out.
The Chinese pair, who had narrowly escaped defeat in the first round, couldn’t repeat their magic this time. Despite saving three match points and even losing one of their own, the No.7 seeds couldn’t get out of trouble for the fourth time. Sozonov’s relentless attacks ultimately sealed the match. The Russians will now face Japan’s No.4 seeds, Takeshi Kamura/Keigo Sonoda, in the quarter-finals.
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In another upset, Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi defeated No.8 seeds, Lee Jhe-Huei and Lee Yang, to secure a spot in the quarter-finals. The Malaysian pair, in their last tournament together, delivered a commanding performance to dismiss their Chinese Taipei rivals with scores of 21-18, 21-12.
The Women’s Singles category also saw a surprise as the out-of-form No.7 seed, Ratchanok Intanon, was knocked out by the rising star Chen Yufei. Chen, brimming with confidence after her bronze-medal run at the TOTAL BWF World Championships 2017, proved too much for the talented Thai player, winning 21-15, 21-17.
Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien Chen faced a tough challenge from veteran Men’s Singles player, Hans-Kristian Vittinghus, but managed to prevail. After losing the first game, Chou fought back and dominated the decider to secure a hard-fought victory, setting up a clash with Malaysia’s Lee Chong Wei for a place in the semi-finals.
The quarter-finals of the Men’s Singles category will also feature showdowns between Chinese legend Lin Dan and top seed Son Wan Ho of Korea, Danish World champion Viktor Axelsen and India’s Kidambi Srikanth, and Kidambi’s teammate HS Prannoy against No.2 seed Shi Yuqi of China.
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The survival skills of Indonesia’s Praveen Jordan and Debby Susanto were on full display as they overcame a spirited challenge from Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Ashwini Ponnappa. The Indonesian No.4 seeds showed composure and determination to secure a 29-27, 16-21, 21-12 victory.
N. Sikki Reddy, Ponnappa’s Women’s Doubles partner, achieved success in the Mixed Doubles quarter-finals alongside Pranaav Jerry Chopra. The promising Indian pair dominated their opponents, Yuki Kaneko/Koharu Yonemoto, winning convincingly with scores of 21-13, 21-17.
Overall, the DAIHATSU YONEX Japan Open 2017 has been full of surprises and upsets, and the quarter-finals promise to deliver even more thrilling matches. Stay tuned for more exciting badminton action!
FAQs
1. Who emerged victorious in the Men’s Doubles match between Vladimir Ivanov/Ivan Sozonov and Liu Cheng/Zhang Nan?
Vladimir Ivanov and Ivan Sozonov emerged victorious in a thrilling encounter against Liu Cheng and Zhang Nan.
2. Who will Vladimir Ivanov and Ivan Sozonov face in the quarter-finals?
Vladimir Ivanov and Ivan Sozonov will face Japan’s No.4 seeds, Takeshi Kamura and Keigo Sonoda, in the quarter-finals.
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3. Who caused an upset in the Men’s Doubles category?
Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi caused an upset by defeating No.8 seeds Lee Jhe-Huei and Lee Yang.
4. Who knocked out No.7 seed Ratchanok Intanon in the Women’s Singles category?
Rising star Chen Yufei knocked out No.7 seed Ratchanok Intanon in the Women’s Singles category.
5. Who will Chou Tien Chen face in the quarter-finals of the Men’s Singles category?
Chou Tien Chen will face Malaysia’s Lee Chong Wei in the quarter-finals of the Men’s Singles category.
Summary
The DAIHATSU YONEX Japan Open 2017 has been an event full of surprises and intense battles. Vladimir Ivanov and Ivan Sozonov showcased their resilience and secured a thrilling victory against Liu Cheng and Zhang Nan in the Men’s Doubles category. Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi caused an upset by defeating Lee Jhe-Huei and Lee Yang in a commanding performance. In the Women’s Singles category, rising star Chen Yufei knocked out No.7 seed Ratchanok Intanon. Chou Tien Chen fought back to secure a challenging win against Hans-Kristian Vittinghus in the Men’s Singles category. The quarter-finals promise to deliver more exciting badminton action. Don’t miss out on this thrilling tournament! To stay updated with all the latest badminton news and results, visit Carnegiecentre.com.
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