World No.1 An Se Young’s impressive 31-match unbeaten streak, which began in July, finally came to an end at the Kumamoto Masters Japan 2023. An Se Young faced off against familiar rival Chen Yu Fei in the semifinals and was defeated with a score of 21-18 20-22 21-8. This loss marked only her sixth defeat this year and her first after a series of five consecutive title victories. Coincidentally, her previous loss in the semifinals of the Indonesia Open 2023 was also at the hands of Chen Yu Fei. The only other players who managed to defeat An Se Young this year were Akane Yamaguchi and Tai Tzu Ying.
An Se Young, who was recovering from a knee injury, strived to keep up with Chen Yu Fei throughout the match. In the second game, Chen had two match points, but An Se Young managed to force a decider. However, she seemed to have exhausted her energy by the end of the match, and Chen Yu Fei comfortably emerged as the victor. Chen will now face Gregoria Mariska Tunjung in the final, as Tunjung secured her third final appearance of the year with an effortless 21-12 21-13 victory over Beiwen Zhang.
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On the other hand, Viktor Axelsen reached his first final since the VICTOR China Open and his seventh final of the year. He defeated qualifier Takuma Obayashi with a score of 21-7 21-13. Axelsen’s opponent in the final will be Shi Yu Qi, who triumphed over Chou Tien Chen with a score of 21-15 21-16.
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The mixed doubles semifinals were both thrilling encounters. Zheng Si Wei and Huang Ya Qiong managed to survive a match point in the second game and successfully defeated world champions Seo Seung Jae and Chae Yu Jung with a score of 20-22 23-21 21-13. Feng Yan Zhe and Huang Dong Ping, their compatriots, saved two match points against local hopefuls Yuta Watanabe and Arisa Higashino, ultimately securing their spot in the final with a score of 18-21 21-15 24-22.
In the doubles finals, all three matches will feature all-China matchups. Liu Sheng Shu and Tang Ning emerged victorious over Mayu Matsumoto and Wakana Nagahara in the women’s doubles, while Zhang Shu Xian and Zheng Yu overcame Rena Miyaura and Ayako Sakuramoto, both in straight games. The men’s doubles final will see Liu Yu Chen and Ou Xuan Yi face off against He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu. Liu and Ou staged a remarkable comeback from a 14-19 deficit and saved a match point in the second game to secure a thrilling 16-21 22-20 21-17 victory over Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi.
These are the latest results from the BWF World Tour, and badminton enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the upcoming finals.
FAQs
Question 1: Who ended An Se Young’s unbeaten streak at the Kumamoto Masters Japan 2023?
Answer: Chen Yu Fei ended An Se Young’s unbeaten streak at the Kumamoto Masters Japan 2023.
Question 2: How many defeats has An Se Young faced this year?
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Answer: An Se Young has faced six defeats this year.
Question 3: Who are the only players besides Chen Yu Fei to defeat An Se Young this year?
Answer: Akane Yamaguchi and Tai Tzu Ying are the only players besides Chen Yu Fei to defeat An Se Young this year.
Question 4: Who will Chen Yu Fei face in the final?
Answer: Chen Yu Fei will face Gregoria Mariska Tunjung in the final.
Summary
In the thrilling semifinals of the BWF World Tour, World No.1 An Se Young’s 31-match unbeaten run came to an end at the hands of Chen Yu Fei. This defeat marks only her sixth loss this year, showcasing her exceptional performance throughout the season. Chen Yu Fei also emerged as the victor in their previous encounter at the semifinals of the Indonesia Open 2023. An Se Young’s journey was hindered by a knee injury, but she put up a strong fight nevertheless. Chen Yu Fei will now face Gregoria Mariska Tunjung in the final. Additionally, Viktor Axelsen reached his first final in three events, setting up an exciting clash with Shi Yu Qi in the final. The mixed doubles and doubles categories also witnessed thrilling matches, with all three doubles finals featuring all-China matchups. Badminton enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the thrilling finals of the BWF World Tour. For more information, visit Carnegiecentre.com.
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