Thursday, 14 Nov 2024

Korea’s Baek Ha Na and Jung Kyung Eun Reach Major Women’s Doubles Final

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Great chemistry between Jung and Baek (right).

Korea has emerged as a strong contender in the women’s doubles category in badminton, with Baek Ha Na (19) and the experienced Jung Kyung Eun (29) reaching their first major final together on the HSBC BWF World Tour. This victory has put them on par with the dominance of Japan and China in this category.

A Triumph Over World Champions

In an intense match, Baek and Jung utilized the fast speed of the shuttle to their advantage and disrupted the game of Japanese world champions and top seeds Mayu Matsumoto/Wakana Nagahara. The final score reflected their superior play, with a reading of 19-21 21-12 21-15.

Jung, who had previously made it to two finals at the DANISA Denmark Open with her former partner Shin Seung Chan, expressed her delight at returning to Odense and performing well. She stated, “Something fits well with me here in Denmark. The atmosphere is great, and I believe we can also perform well in the final.”

Baek, a world junior champion in 2017, added, “After the first game, we relaxed and focused more on playing our game rather than the result. Jung displayed great aggression in the second and third games, which forced the Japanese players into making numerous mistakes.”

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Now, Baek and Jung are set to face All England and China Open champions Chen Qing Chen and Jia Yi Fan in the final. This will undoubtedly be an exciting match to watch.

Chen and Jia’s Tough Journey

The Chinese pair, Chen Qing Chen and Jia Yi Fan, have had their share of challenges this week. Jia revealed that she had taken a blow to the knee at 7-7 in the third game, while Chen was nursing the flu. Despite these setbacks, they fought hard and emerged victorious.

Chen and Jia dropped the first game against Yuki Fukushima and Sayaka Hirota but rebounded strongly to claim the next two games. Chen expressed their satisfaction with the win, especially against opponents they hold in high regard. She said, “We are really good pals. They have fantastic overall abilities evenly distributed across the court. We admire them and want to learn from them. Today, we took it one point at a time, and we are so happy to get the win.”

Other Exciting Matches

In the men’s doubles category, Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo, also known as the “Minions,” are set to face Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan, also known as the “Daddies,” in the final. This will be their fifth World Tour final of 2019, with the Minions currently leading the count 4-0. It will be interesting to see if Ahsan and Setiawan can finally end their losing streak against their countrymen, a streak that dates back to February 2018.

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FAQs

Q: Who are the top contenders in the women’s doubles category in badminton?
A: Japan, China, and now Korea, with Baek Ha Na and Jung Kyung Eun making their presence felt.

Q: Which Chinese pair will Baek and Jung face in the final?
A: Baek and Jung will be up against Chen Qing Chen and Jia Yi Fan, the All England and China Open champions.

Q: Who will face off in the men’s doubles final?
A: Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo will face Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan in the final.

Conclusion

Korea’s Baek Ha Na and Jung Kyung Eun have proven their mettle in the women’s doubles category by reaching their first major final together on the HSBC BWF World Tour. With their victory over the Japanese world champions, they have become a force to be reckoned with. The upcoming final against Chen Qing Chen and Jia Yi Fan promises to be an exhilarating match. Stay tuned for more thrilling badminton action!