Thursday, 14 Nov 2024

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Thrown together by unfortunate circumstances, Korean shuttlers Kim Sa Rang and Yoo Yeon Seong deliver an astonishing upset at the OUE Singapore Open by defeating the top-seeded Men’s Doubles pair, Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan of Indonesia. After losing the first game, the Indonesians took the lead in the third game but faltered as the Koreans surged ahead to claim a famous victory. The final score in this thrilling match was 21-15, 13-21, 21-19 in favor of Kim and Yoo.

Korea had more reason to celebrate as Ko Sung Hyun and Chin Baek Choel received a walkover into the semi-finals, setting up the possibility of an all-Korean final in the Men’s Doubles category. Yoo Yeon Seong, however, fell short in the Mixed Doubles event, losing to his compatriots Ko and Kim Ha Na in a hard-fought battle.

The Singapore Indoor Stadium witnessed intense matches in other categories as well. Sung Ji Hyun comfortably defeated Bae Yeon Ju in the Women’s Singles quarter-final and now faces off against China’s Li Xuerui in the semi-finals. Another Chinese player, Han Li, made waves by defeating the World champion, Ratchanok Intanon, while defending champion Wang Yihan secured a victory over PV Sindhu of India.

The Women’s Doubles competition provided another thrilling contest as Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi managed to outlast Suci Rizky Andini and Tiara Rosalia Nuraidah of Indonesia in a grueling match that lasted 91 minutes. The Japanese pair will face Denmark’s Christinna Pedersen and Kamilla Rytter Juhl in the semi-finals.

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In the Men’s Singles event, Indian player Kidambi Srikanth recorded a breakthrough by reaching his first World Superseries semi-final. He will face Malaysia’s Lee Chong Wei, while Du Pengyu of China takes on a resurgent Simon Santoso of Indonesia in the other semi-final.

Riky Widianto and Puspita Richi Dili advanced in the Mixed Doubles competition after their opponents, Xu Chen and Ma Jin of China, withdrew from the tournament. The Indonesian duo faces tough competition from Ko/Kim of Korea in the semi-finals. In the Women’s Doubles category, Bao Yixin and Tang Jinhua of China continue their dominant run and will compete against their compatriots Luo Ying and Luo Yu in the semi-finals.

Stay tuned for more updates on the OUE Singapore Open and witness the exciting matches as the tournament reaches its climax.

FAQs

Q1: Who caused a major upset at the OUE Singapore Open?
Kim Sa Rang and Yoo Yeon Seong, Korean Men’s Doubles shuttlers, caused a major upset by defeating the top-seeded pair from Indonesia.

Q2: Who will Sung Ji Hyun face in the Women’s Singles semi-finals?
Sung Ji Hyun will face Li Xuerui of China in the Women’s Singles semi-finals.

Q3: Who are the top contenders in the Women’s Doubles category?
The top contenders in the Women’s Doubles category are Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi of Japan, Christinna Pedersen and Kamilla Rytter Juhl of Denmark, and Bao Yixin and Tang Jinhua of China.

Q4: Which Indian player reached the Men’s Singles semi-finals?
Kidambi Srikanth reached the Men’s Singles semi-finals, marking a significant breakthrough in his career.

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Summary

In a stunning upset at the OUE Singapore Open, Korean Men’s Doubles pair Kim Sa Rang and Yoo Yeon Seong defeated the top-seeded Indonesian duo, Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan. The tournament also witnessed thrilling matches in other categories, with Sung Ji Hyun, Li Xuerui, Riky Widianto, Puspita Richi Dili, Misaki Matsutomo, Ayaka Takahashi, Christinna Pedersen, Kamilla Rytter Juhl, Bao Yixin, and Tang Jinhua showcasing their skills. Stay updated and witness the excitement as the tournament intensifies toward the finals. Don’t miss out on the action! Visit Carnegiecentre.com for more information and to follow the latest updates.