Malaysia had an outstanding day at the PERODUA Malaysia Masters tournament, with six of their representatives making it to the semifinals. Let’s take a closer look at the surprising upsets and impressive performances that took place during the matches.
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Upsets Galore
The day was filled with unexpected results, starting with the elimination of second-seeded Shi Yuqi (China) in the men’s singles event. Liew Daren from Malaysia defeated Shi Yuqi in a thrilling three-game clash (21-12 16-21 21-11). Similarly, Goh Jin Wei, another Malaysian player, beat fifth-seeded He Bingjiao (China) in the women’s singles category with a score of 21-15 21-16.
In the men’s doubles, the second, third, and fourth seeds, Takeshi Kamura/Keigo Sonoda, Hiroyuki Endo/Yuta Watanabe, and Kim Astrup/Anders Skaarup Rasmussen, respectively, all suffered losses to talented Malaysian pairs. Malaysia’s Ong Yew Sin/Teo Ee Yi defeated Kamura/Sonoda 21-19 21-16, Goh V Shem/Tan Wee Kiong beat Endo/Watanabe 22-20 21-15, and Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik emerged as winners against Astrup/Rasmussen with a score of 21-17 21-19.
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The only match that didn’t go Malaysia’s way was the last men’s singles game, where Lee Zii Jia put up a tough fight but eventually lost to Viktor Axelsen in straight games (21-12 22-20).
Players’ Impressions
After his victory against Shi Yuqi, Liew Daren expressed his surprise at the win, considering Shi Yuqi’s recent success in the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals. Daren, being the underdog, played with no pressure and focused on giving his best in the match.
Goh Jin Wei, who defeated He Bingjiao, credited her confidence boost to winning the World Junior Championships and the Youth Olympic Games. She mentioned that she has become a better player with each match.
Beyond Expectations
The Malaysian dominance extended to the mixed doubles category, as Chan Peng Soon/Goh Liu Ying secured their place in the semifinals by defeating compatriots Goh Soon Huat/Shevon Jemie Lai in a close match (22-20 22-20).
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In a major upset, Tai Tzu Ying, the top seed, was eliminated from the tournament by defending champion Ratchanok Intanon. Intanon, who had also defeated Tai in last year’s final, showcased her skills and emerged victorious with a score of 21-13 21-14.
Carolina Marin (Spain) and Saina Nehwal (India) also secured spots in the semifinals of the women’s singles event. Marin had a comfortable victory against Sung Ji Hyun (Korea) with a score of 21-13 21-13. Nehwal, on the other hand, fought off Nozomi Okuhara (Japan) to win a thrilling match (21-18 23-21).
FAQs
Q: Who were the Malaysian players that made it to the semifinals?
A: Liew Daren, Goh Jin Wei, Ong Yew Sin/Teo Ee Yi, Goh V Shem/Tan Wee Kiong, and Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik.
Q: Which top seed was eliminated from the tournament?
A: Tai Tzu Ying, the top seed in the women’s singles event, was eliminated by Ratchanok Intanon.
Conclusion
The PERODUA Malaysia Masters witnessed a day of surprises and brilliant performances by Malaysia’s badminton players. With six representatives making it to the semifinals, the Malaysian contingent showed their skill and determination on the court. It will be exciting to see how they perform in the upcoming matches.
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