An exhilarated Goh Liu Ying, a badminton player, achieved yet another remarkable victory after overcoming a long-standing injury. Together with her partner Chan Peng Soon, they made history as the first-ever Malaysian pair to advance to the finals of the Mixed Doubles in Indonesia. Their impressive 21-18 21-16 win against the formidable duo, Huang Yaqiong and Zheng Siwei, in the semi-finals of the BLIBLI Indonesia Open 2018 secured their well-deserved spot in the title-decider. In tomorrow’s highly anticipated showdown, they will take on the defending champions, Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir, who are adored by Indonesian badminton fans.
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Notably, this will be the first time these two pairs have met since Ahmad and Natsir secured a gold medal against their Southeast Asian neighbors at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. However, Goh and Chan are well aware of the challenges they will face in the final. With a lopsided 9-1 head-to-head record in favor of the Indonesian duo and an overwhelming wave of support from the home crowd, the Malaysian challengers are ready to confront not only their opponents but also the entire stadium.
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Goh Liu Ying, known for her indomitable spirit and determination, has triumphed over knee and shoulder injuries that required surgery in recent years. Her experience and exceptional awareness on the court played a crucial role in their victory. Even Huang Yaqiong, their opponent, acknowledged Goh’s expertise at the net as the deciding factor in their match.
Goh revealed that she thoroughly analyzed Huang’s net play beforehand, contributing to their overall success. Considering her multiple injuries and the contemplation of retirement, Goh’s achievement is immensely satisfying. Retirement is also on Liliyana Natsir’s mind; the 32-year-old Indonesian player aims to add more silverware to her collection before bidding farewell to the sport.
Apart from Goh and Chan’s remarkable feat, the upcoming finals promise more thrilling clashes. Viktor Axelsen, the world No. 1, is determined to become the second European Men’s Singles champion in Jakarta. Axelsen’s path to glory will not be easy, as he faces the formidable Kento Momota, a rising star from Japan. Momota’s recent phenomenal performance, including a convincing victory over Malaysian veteran Lee Chong Wei, has earned him well-deserved praise.
In Women’s Singles, Chen Yufei sets up an intriguing finale against the top-seeded Tai Tzu Ying from Chinese Taipei. While Tai produced another polished display, defeating China’s He Bingjiao, Chen fought relentlessly and made an impressive comeback from a 13-18 deficit in the decider. Chen’s growth in the past year has been exceptional, and she expressed gratitude for winning this significant match.
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Indonesia’s Men’s Doubles top seeds, Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo, are determined to claim their first Indonesia Open crown. They will face off against Takuto Inoue and Yuki Kaneko of Japan in the title match. Moreover, the Women’s Doubles final will feature an all-Japanese affair, with Mayu Matsumoto and Wakana Nagahara against their compatriots Yuki Fukushima and Sayaka Hirota.
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FAQs
Q: Where can I find the full results of the BLIBLI Indonesia Open 2018?
A: You can find the complete results by clicking here.
Conclusion
The BLIBLI Indonesia Open 2018 has been a captivating tournament, showcasing the talents and determination of badminton players from around the world. Goh Liu Ying and Chan Peng Soon’s historic achievement has set the stage for an exciting finale against the defending champions. With thrilling matches across various categories, badminton enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the crowning of new champions. Stay up to date with all the latest badminton news and more at Carnegiecentre.com.
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