The Dong Feng Citroen Badminton Asia Championships 2015 is underway, featuring defending champions Lin Dan and Sung Ji Hyun facing tough challenges to retain their singles titles. This prestigious event, held in Wuhan, China, has attracted a lineup of formidable players.
Men’s Singles
In the men’s singles category, second seed Lin Dan is vying for his fourth Asian title, with a potential final against top-seeded compatriot Chen Long. Chen has a seemingly easier route to the final, as his half of the draw appears less competitive. However, several other players could potentially spoil the anticipated clash.
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Lin Dan faces Japan’s Sho Sasaki in the quarter-finals and could potentially meet compatriot Wang Zhengming, India’s Kashyap Parupalli, or Korea’s Son Wan Ho in the semi-finals.
Women’s Singles
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The women’s singles category promises thrilling matches right from the early rounds. Former champion Wang Yihan will face off against World Junior Champion Akane Yamaguchi in the second round, while India’s Saina Nehwal will take on Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara in the third. If Nehwal advances, she might have a challenging quarter-final against Chinese Taipei’s Tai Tzu Ying.
Defending champion Sung Ji Hyun will need to overcome tough opponents like Wang Yihan or Akane Yamaguchi in her quarter to potentially set up a semi-final clash against top seed Li Xuerui of China. India’s PV Sindhu and Wang Shixian from China also pose threats in the same half of the draw.
Men’s and Women’s Doubles
In the men’s doubles, top seeds Lee Yong Dae and Yoo Yeon Seong have a relatively straightforward path to the quarter-finals. Their main challengers are expected to be Yonex-Sunrise India Open champions Chai Biao and Hong Wei. Another formidable pair to watch out for is Indonesia’s Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan.
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The women’s doubles category has been dominated by Chinese pairs for the past decade. The top seeds, Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi, are aiming to break this streak. However, they face fierce competition from defending champions Luo Ying and Luo Yu, as well as other established Chinese pairs like Ma Jin and Tang Yuanting, Yu Yang and Wang Xiaoli, and Bao Yixin and Tang Jinhua.
Mixed Doubles
The Chinese duo of Zhang Nan and Zhao Yunlei are the favorites in the mixed doubles category. They have a remarkable record against their second-round opponents, Riky Widianto and Puspita Richi Dili from Indonesia. A potential semi-final matchup awaits against either India Open champions Liu Cheng and Bao Yixin or Praveen Jordan and Debby Susanto from Indonesia.
The other half of the draw is more unpredictable, with pairs like Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir from Indonesia and Lu Kai and Huang Yaqiong from China competing for a spot in the semi-finals.
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