Saturday, 7 Dec 2024

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Indonesia’s Markis Kido and Gideon Markus Fernaldi emerged victorious at the Yonex French Open, making their mark as a new Men’s Doubles partnership on the BWF World Superseries circuit. In a stunning display of skill, the duo defeated the fourth-seeded Malaysian pair, Koo Kien Keat and Tan Boon Heong, with a score of 21-16 21-18. This victory is even more remarkable considering that Kido and Fernaldi had only recently teamed up and had to navigate the qualifying stage.

Throughout the tournament, the Indonesian duo caused a series of upsets, defeating several seeded opponents, including the third-seeded Japanese pair Hiroyuki Endo and Kenichi Hayakawa, the seventh-seeded Korean pair Ko Sung Hyun and Shin Baek Choel, and the fifth-seeded Chinese pair Liu Xiaolong and Qiu Zihan. Their sparkling form continued in the final as they seized the initiative against Koo and Tan, with Fernaldi delivering powerful smashes from the back and Kido showcasing great inventiveness at the front.

In Women’s Doubles, the pair of Bao Yixin and Tang Jinhua demonstrated their dominance by winning their third title in as many weeks. They outplayed their senior Chinese compatriots and Olympic champions, Tian Qing and Zhao Yunlei, with a score of 21-13 21-17. Tang’s rasping smashes and Bao’s imposing presence at the net proved to be a winning combination against their opponents.

China celebrated further success in Women’s Singles, as Wang Shixian emerged as the champion. The day of riveting action also saw Zhang Nan and Zhao Yunlei take home the Mixed Doubles title, proving once again to be an unbeatable force.

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Denmark’s Jan O Jorgensen showcased his skills in the Men’s Singles category, claiming his second Superseries title by defeating Kenichi Tago. With a smartly-executed game plan, Jorgensen denied Tago the chance to impose his attacking game and controlled the front court to secure a 21-19 23-21 victory.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • In Women’s Singles, Wang Shixian secured her second title of the year by outplaying Porntip Buranaprasertsuk from Thailand with a score of 21-18 21-18. Wang’s steady performance proved to be the key, while Buranaprasertsuk’s inconsistency prevented her from maintaining sustained pressure on her opponent.
  • In the Mixed Doubles category, Zhao Yunlei and Zhang Nan emerged victorious, defeating their compatriots Xu Chen and Ma Jin with a 28-26 21-17 score. The Olympic champions showcased their resilience by saving six game points in the first game.

FAQs

  1. Who won the Men’s Doubles title at the Yonex French Open?

    • Indonesia’s Markis Kido and Gideon Markus Fernaldi.
  2. Who were the runners-up in the Women’s Doubles category?

    • Tian Qing and Zhao Yunlei.
  3. Which Chinese player emerged as the champion in Women’s Singles?

    • Wang Shixian.
  4. Who were the winners of the Mixed Doubles category?

    • Zhang Nan and Zhao Yunlei.

Conclusion

The Yonex French Open witnessed some incredible performances from talented badminton players. New partnerships and emerging champions added excitement to the tournament. Indonesia’s Markis Kido and Gideon Markus Fernaldi proved their skills in the Men’s Doubles category, while Bao Yixin and Tang Jinhua continued their winning streak in Women’s Doubles. Wang Shixian dominated in Women’s Singles, and Zhang Nan and Zhao Yunlei showcased their unbeatable force in Mixed Doubles. Congratulations to all the winners for their exceptional performances on the BWF World Superseries circuit.

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