Minutes after an intense and grueling match, Nozomi Okuhara found herself unable to move. Her opponent, Wang Shixian, looked sympathetically at the cramp-ridden and tearful Japanese player. This Women’s Singles quarter-final at the Maybank Malaysia Open had been one for the history books, lasting a jaw-dropping 111 minutes. Wang Shixian emerged victorious with a score of 21-19 15-21 22-20.
The match showcased the incredible determination and skill of both players. Okuhara, despite her smaller stature, matched Wang shot for shot, diving across the court and returning every difficult shot. Her defensive game was on point, repeatedly pushing Wang to her limits. With an 18-15 lead in the third game, Okuhara seemed poised for victory, but Wang fought back and ultimately secured the win on her second match point.
Bạn đang xem: BWF News
Xem thêm : Denmark Upsets Japan in Badminton Doubles at YONEX-SUNRISE Hong Kong Open 2017
Wang expressed her admiration for Okuhara’s tenacity, acknowledging her opponent’s cramping but noting her unwavering fighting spirit. She was thrilled to reach the World Superseries semi-final after a long time.
In the semi-finals, Wang Shixian would face World champion Carolina Marin, while defending champion Li Xuerui would take on world No.1 Saina Nehwal. The Men’s Singles semi-finals featured Lin Dan, who battled past teammate Tian Houwei in a three-game match, and Chen Long, Wang Zhengming, and Jan O Jorgensen, the only non-Chinese semi-finalist.
Xem thêm : BWF News
The Men’s Doubles category saw the absence of Chinese players in the semi-finals, with Yonex-Sunrise India Open champions Chai Biao/Hong Wei falling to Lee Sheng Mu/Tsai Chia Hsin from Chinese Taipei. The Mixed Doubles final would be contested by Tontowi Ahmad/Liliyana Natsir against top seeds Zhang Nan/Zhao Yunlei, while three Chinese pairs advanced to the Women’s Doubles semi-finals.
For more information on the day’s results, click here.
Nguồn: https://carnegiecentre.com
Danh mục: Tin tức
