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BWF World Tour: A Roundup of the Exciting Matches

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The VICTOR Korea Open 2018 witnessed some thrilling badminton action, with players from different generations showcasing their skills. In this article, we will recap the highlights of the tournament and give you a glimpse into the upcoming finals.

Tommy Sugiarto Shines in Men’s Singles

Tommy Sugiarto, the 30-year-old Indonesian badminton player, defeated his younger compatriot Jonatan Christie in straight games. Sugiarto’s experience played a key role in his victory over the Asian Games champion. In the final, Sugiarto will face Chou Tien Chen from Chinese Taipei. This match promises to be an exciting clash between two talented players.

Chou Tien Chen’s Impressive Journey

Chou Tien Chen secured his fifth final appearance of the year by defeating Japan’s Kenta Nishimoto in a hard-fought battle. Despite losing a lead in the second game, Chou kept his composure and emerged victorious. He will face Tommy Sugiarto in the final and is determined to give his best for the title.

Denmark’s Christiansen and Pedersen Advance in Mixed Doubles

Denmark’s Mathias Christiansen and Christinna Pedersen displayed their skills to reach the final of the Mixed Doubles category. After a tough match against Seo Seung Jae and Chae Yujung, the Danish pair emerged victorious. They will face the talented Chinese duo of He Jiting and Du Yue in the final. Christiansen and Pedersen are proud of their achievement, considering they have been playing together for just a year.

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Beiwen Zhang’s Dominance in Women’s Singles

USA’s Beiwen Zhang continued her winning streak by defeating Sung Ji Hyun in a closely contested match. Zhang’s steady and composed style of play helped her secure a victory in straight games. She will now compete in the final and is preparing herself for a challenging match against a Japanese opponent.

Japanese Players Dominate in Doubles Categories

The Men’s Doubles and Women’s Doubles categories will see all-Japanese finals. Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi defeated Korea’s Choi Solgyu and Seo Seung Jae, while Hiroyuki Endo and Yuta Watanabe outplayed Chooi Kah Ming and Low Juan Shen from Malaysia. In the Women’s Doubles, Yuki Fukushima and Sayaka Hirota will face Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi in an exciting showdown.

FAQs

1. Who will Tommy Sugiarto face in the final of the Men’s Singles category?
Tommy Sugiarto will face Chou Tien Chen from Chinese Taipei in the final.

2. Which Danish pair advanced to the final of the Mixed Doubles category?
Mathias Christiansen and Christinna Pedersen advanced to the final.

3. Who will Beiwen Zhang compete against in the Women’s Singles final?
Beiwen Zhang will compete against a Japanese opponent in the Women’s Singles final.

Conclusion

The VICTOR Korea Open 2018 has been a remarkable tournament so far, with exciting matches and impressive performances from players around the world. The finals promise to deliver even more thrilling badminton action. Stay tuned to Carnegiecentre.com for the latest updates on the tournament and other badminton news.

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