The YONEX Swiss Open 2021 witnessed an eventful Day 4 with Malaysian mixed pairs taking center stage. Despite some disappointments, the day also saw historic achievements for Malaysian badminton.
Malaysians Suffer Quarterfinal Exits
Top seeds Chan Peng Soon and Goh Liu Ying faced an unexpected defeat in their quarterfinal match against Danes Mathias Christiansen and Alexandra BØje. This loss marks their continued struggle to reach the semifinals since the Perodua Malaysia Masters 2020. Similarly, fourth seeds Goh Soon Huat and Lai Shevon Jemie were unable to overcome the challenge posed by sixth seeds Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue.
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Historic Win for Tan Kian Meng and Lai Pei Jing
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Amidst the disappointments, Tan Kian Meng and Lai Pei Jing brought joy to Malaysian fans with their victory over Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Ashwini Ponnappa. This win makes them the first mixed pair from Malaysia to qualify for the semifinals in this century. They will now be joined by Lee Zii Jia, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, Tan Pearly and Thinaah Muralitharan, and Chow Mei Kuan and Lee Meng Yean in the last four.
Malaysian Dominance in the Semifinals
With Tan Kian Meng and Thinaah Muralitharan set to face Chow Mei Kuan and Lee Meng Yean in the semifinals, Malaysia has the highest number of representatives in the last four. This assures Malaysia of at least one pair in the finals.
Impressive Performances in Singles and Doubles
In the singles category, Carolina Marin and Pusarla V. Sindhu showcased their prowess by advancing in straight games. The possibility of a final between these old rivals remains alive. Viktor Axelsen also had a convincing victory over Shesar Hiren Rhustavito and will now face India’s Kidambi Srikanth.
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In doubles, Bulgarian sisters Gabriela and Stefani Stoeva continued their dominant run by defeating fifth seeds Maiken Fruergaard and Sara Thygesen. They now face top seeds Rawinda Prajongjai and Jongkolphan Kititharakul in the semifinals.
Fun Fact: Malaysian Semifinalists at Swiss Open
The last Malaysians to reach the semifinals of the Swiss Open were Kien Keat Koo and Tan Boon Heong in 2016. They were unfortunately defeated by Lee Sheng Mu and Tsai Chia Hsin.
Summary
Day 4 of the YONEX Swiss Open 2021 showcased the ups and downs of Malaysian mixed pairs. While some faced unexpected exits, others made history by securing their spots in the semifinals. The tournament also witnessed impressive performances in the singles and doubles categories. Malaysian badminton enthusiasts can look forward to an exciting conclusion to the tournament, with Malaysia having a strong representation in the latter stages.
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