World champion Ratchanok Intanon faced a tough first-round defeat at the Yonex Open Japan 2014. Despite a mid-match revival, Liu Xin dominated the closing stages and secured a comprehensive victory.
In another highly anticipated match, Olympic champion Li Xuerui held off the feisty defending champion Akane Yamaguchi in an hour-long battle. Yamaguchi surprised Li with a strong start, but Li remained firm under pressure and secured the win.
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Other notable results included the upset of Korea’s Bae Yeon Ju by USA’s Zhang Beiwen and China’s Yao Xue’s defeat by Japan’s Kana Ito. The matches showcased the competitiveness and talent of the players.
Denmark’s Jan O Jorgensen and Japan’s Kento Momota had a thrilling Men’s Singles match, with Jorgensen eventually coming out on top. Jorgensen battled back from behind and saved a match point to secure the win.
Another close match saw Riichi Takeshita triumph over India’s Kashyap Parupalli. Takeshita saved four match points and eventually won in a decider.
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Several other matches had exciting finishes, including Sourabh Varma’s victory over Hong Kong’s Wei Nan and Malaysia’s Chong Wei Feng’s win against Korea’s Son Wan Ho. Top players like Lee Chong Wei, Chen Long, and Lin Dan also advanced to the next round comfortably.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Malaysia’s scratch Men’s Doubles combination of Goh V Shem and Tan Boon Heong enjoyed an easy victory over local stars Hiroyuki Endo and Kenichi Hayakawa.
- Five Japanese pairs advanced to the second round of Women’s Doubles, showcasing their strength in that category.
- India’s Tarun Kona and Ashwini Ponnappa secured a tight victory over Germany’s Peter Kaesbauer and Isabel Herttrich.
Stay tuned for more exciting matches in the Yonex Open Japan 2014!
FAQs
Q: How did Ratchanok Intanon perform in the Yonex Open Japan 2014?
A: Ratchanok Intanon faced a challenging first-round defeat in the tournament.
Q: Who emerged as the winner in the match between Li Xuerui and Akane Yamaguchi?
A: Li Xuerui emerged as the winner after a hard-fought battle against Akane Yamaguchi.
Q: Which players had surprising upsets in the Yonex Open Japan 2014?
A: Bae Yeon Ju and Yao Xue were among the players who faced surprising defeats in the tournament.
Q: Did Jan O Jorgensen win his Men’s Singles match?
A: Yes, Jan O Jorgensen won his Men’s Singles match after a tough fight against Kento Momota.
Q: How did Riichi Takeshita fare in his match against Kashyap Parupalli?
A: Riichi Takeshita emerged as the winner after a thrilling match against Kashyap Parupalli.
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