The women’s doubles matches in Group B at the HSBC BWF World Tour Finals 2021 provided an exciting spectacle today. Gabriela Stoeva and Stefani Stoeva put on an impressive performance, securing a straight games victory over Ashwini Ponnappa and Reddy N. Sikki. This win not only earned them a spot in the semifinals but also marked a historic moment for Bulgaria. Prior to this, only the Stoevas in 2018 and Petya Nedelcheva in 2010 had qualified for the season finale group stage.
The pressure of this crucial match almost got the better of Stefani. She admitted, “We went on to the court with a bit of pressure, especially me, as I knew it was an important match and we wanted to secure a semifinal spot.” However, with the support and encouragement of her sister, Gabriela, she managed to stay focused and play her best.
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In the second game, the Indian pair fought back to level the score at 18-18, pushing the match to the edge. But the Stoeva sisters maintained their composure and avoided a decider. Reflecting on this tense moment, Stefani jokingly said, “I was thinking: ‘I don’t want a third game because my dress was already wet.'”
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With two wins out of two matches, the Stoeva sisters now have a crucial encounter with Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida, the champions of Indonesia Open 2021, to determine the group winners.
Staying Alive
In another notable match, Malaysian duo Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan secured a significant victory over top seeds Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai. This win not only allows the pair, ranked 17th in the world, to stay in the tournament but also boosts their confidence after a series of disappointing results.
Reflecting on the match, Thinaah shared, “For me, that was a very emotional game. In the past few tournaments, I couldn’t give my best because I wasn’t confident. So it took me some time, and I’m still building my confidence.” Pearly expressed gratitude to her partner for supporting her throughout the game and helping her regain her focus.
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Tomorrow, the Malaysians face an exciting challenge as they go up against Olympic champions Greysia Polii and Apriyani Rahayu in a winner-takes-all battle.
Exciting Prospects
Thai men’s singles shuttler Kunlavut Vitidsarn revived his hopes of reaching the semifinals with a convincing win over Kidambi Srikanth. A straight games triumph over Toma Junior Popov in the next match could potentially see him progress further in the tournament.
The BWF World Tour Finals continues to offer thrilling matches and surprising outcomes. Stay tuned for more updates and be sure to catch all the exciting action live!
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