Tuesday, 24 Dec 2024

News: BWF World Tour

Supak Jomkoh and Kittinupong Kedren, ranked No.35 in the world, achieved a remarkable victory at the YONEX SUNRISE India Open 2024. Despite having only three match wins in their last 18 individual events, the Thai duo pulled off a surprise upset against Liang Wei Keng/Wang Chang, the reigning world No.1s. This win secured their spot in the quarterfinals and marked one of the biggest milestones in their career.

In the face of a substantial deficit, the Chinese pair made a valiant effort to narrow the gap but fell short as Jomkoh and Kedren sealed the victory. Their next challenge will be against the seventh seeds, Takuro Hoki/Yugo Kobayashi, who recently defeated Olympic champions Lee Yang/Wang Chi-Lin.

Meanwhile, local favorites Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty continued their quest to reclaim the 2022 title with a comfortable straight games win against Lu Ching Yao/Yang Po Han. Up next, they will face Kim Astrup/Anders Skaarup Rasmussen, against whom they have a 2-6 head-to-head record.

The Danish duo, Astrup and Rasmussen, faced a tough battle in the first two games against emerging Chinese pair Chen Bo Yang/Liu Yi but dominated the decider with a commanding 10-0 lead. This victory provided them with a confidence boost, having recently experienced close losses in previous matches.

In the quotes section, HS Prannoy commented on the younger players in men’s singles, emphasizing the benefits of training and competing with them. Kang Min Hyuk acknowledged the challenge posed by Kim Won Ho/Na Sung Seung, whom they faced for the first time, noting their unique skills and toughness.

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For more detailed results of Day 3 and the Order of Play for Day 4, please visit the official website.

Astrup and Rasmussen have had better results against Rankireddy/Shetty.

Prannoy enjoys competing with his juniors.

FAQs

Q: What was the highlight of the YONEX SUNRISE India Open 2024?
A: The most significant upset of the tournament was the victory of Supak Jomkoh and Kittinupong Kedren, ranked No.35 in the world, over the reigning world No.1s, Liang Wei Keng/Wang Chang.

Q: Who will be the opponents of Jomkoh and Kedren in the quarterfinals?
A: Jomkoh and Kedren will face the seventh seeds, Takuro Hoki/Yugo Kobayashi, in the quarterfinals.

Q: How did the local favorites, Rankireddy and Shetty, perform in the YONEX SUNRISE India Open 2024?
A: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the next round with a straight games victory against Lu Ching Yao/Yang Po Han.

Q: Who will Rankireddy and Shetty face in the next round?
A: Rankireddy and Shetty will compete against Kim Astrup/Anders Skaarup Rasmussen, with whom they have a 2-6 head-to-head record.

Summary

Supak Jomkoh and Kittinupong Kedren, ranked No.35 in the world, caused a major upset in the YONEX SUNRISE India Open 2024 by defeating the world No.1s, Liang Wei Keng/Wang Chang. This victory propelled them to the quarterfinals, marking a significant milestone in their career. Meanwhile, local favorites Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty progressed to the next round, aiming to reclaim their 2022 title. They will face tough opponents in Kim Astrup/Anders Skaarup Rasmussen. Exciting matches and unexpected outcomes continue to captivate badminton enthusiasts at this highly-anticipated tournament.

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