Thursday, 14 Nov 2024

BWF News

Sung Ji Hyun’s disappointing exit from the Yonex French Open 2013 was a stark contrast to her recent success in Denmark. The sixth-seeded Korean Women’s Singles player suffered a quick defeat at the hands of India’s PV Sindhu, who claimed a dominant 21-8, 21-12 victory in less than half an hour.

In other matches, Saina Nehwal, last year’s runner-up, faced some initial challenges against Nichaon Jindapon of Thailand. However, Nehwal managed to turn the tables and emerged victorious with a score of 12-21, 21-16, 21-13. She will now have the chance to avenge her loss at the BWF World Championships when she faces Bae Yeon Ju of Korea in the next round.

Several other seeded players also made it through to the second round, including Ratchanok Intanon of Thailand (seed 2), Juliane Schenk of Germany (seed 3), Wang Shixian of China (seed 7), and Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei (seed 8). Defending Women’s Singles champion Minatsu Mitani also advanced to the next round with a comfortable win over qualifier Sabrina Jaquet of Switzerland (22-20, 21-11).

Moving on to the Men’s Doubles category, Lee Yong Dae and Yoo Yeon Seong of Korea (seed 8) secured a significant victory against China’s Fu Haifeng and Hong Wei. The match was filled with intense moments, with both pairs putting up a tough fight. Eventually, Lee and Yoo emerged as the winners with a score of 21-17, 22-24, 21-14.

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Chris Adcock and Andre Ellis of England also faced a tough challenge against Chinese opponents Cai Yun and Chai Biao. Despite losing the second game after saving six game points, the English pair maintained their composure and clinched victory with a score of 21-16, 23-25, 21-18.

Meanwhile, Thai doubles player Maneepong Jongjit experienced mixed fortunes. He and his partner Nipitphon Puangpuapech advanced to the second round of Men’s Doubles after defeating Laurent Constantin and Matthieu Lo Ying Ping of France with a score of 21-9, 21-17. However, their campaign in Mixed Doubles came to an end as they were outplayed by their senior compatriots Sudket Prapakamol and Saralee Thoungthongkam, who won with a score of 21-18, 21-14.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Chan Peng Soon and Goh Liu Ying, the Mixed Doubles pair from Malaysia, delivered an incredible performance in their match against Hirokatsu Hashimoto and Miyuki Maeda of Japan. In a thrilling 82-minute battle, the Malaysians saved a match point in the third game and emerged victorious with a score of 19-21, 21-16, 25-23.

  • Olympic Women’s Doubles champions Tian Qing and Zhao Yunlei of China (seed 5) returned as a pair after their semifinal loss at the BWF World Championships. They faced little trouble in defeating Indonesia’s Vita Marissa and Aprilsasi Putri Lejarsar Variella with a score of 21-13, 21-10.

  • The Women’s Doubles category boasts a strong lineup of contenders, including World champions Yu Yang and Wang Xiaoli. Imogen Bankier of Scotland and Petya Nedelcheva of Bulgaria will take on the top-seeded pair, Yu and Wang, after defeating England’s Gabrielle White and Lauren Smith in the first round with a score of 21-18, 22-20.

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FAQs

  1. Did Sung Ji Hyun have a successful run in the Yonex French Open 2013?
    Sung Ji Hyun, Korea’s top Women’s Singles player, faced an unexpected exit in the first round of the Yonex French Open 2013, following her runner-up finish in Denmark.

  2. Who was PV Sindhu’s opponent in the Yonex French Open 2013?
    PV Sindhu of India faced Sung Ji Hyun in the first round and emerged victorious with a convincing score of 21-8, 21-12.

  3. How did Saina Nehwal fare in her match against Nichaon Jindapon?
    Saina Nehwal initially struggled against Nichaon Jindapon, losing the first game. However, she managed to turn the match around and secured victory with a score of 12-21, 21-16, 21-13.

Summary

In the Yonex French Open 2013, Sung Ji Hyun experienced a disappointing exit after her recent success in Denmark. PV Sindhu of India dominated their match, securing a swift victory. Meanwhile, Saina Nehwal faced a tough challenge but managed to secure her place in the next round. Other seeded players also progressed, setting the stage for an exciting competition. Notable highlights included intense battles in the Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles categories. The Women’s Doubles category showcased promising contenders, with top-seeded pairs gearing up for compelling matchups. Stay tuned for more thrilling badminton action in the Yonex French Open 2013.

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