Hold onto your shuttlecocks! 🏸 18-year-old Chinese badminton prodigy Hu Zhean just pulled off a jaw-dropping victory against former world champion Loh Kean Yew at Shenzhen’s King Cup Open. The rising star secured his semifinal spot with a straight-set win (21-15, 21-15), proving age is just a number!
The electrifying new tournament, backed by Chinese legend Lin Dan, gathered eight elite players for a men’s singles showdown. “I’m thrilled to face top players for the first time,” Hu told reporters, flashing a smile that screamed ‘new era alert.’ 🌟
Meanwhile, France’s Alex Lanier staged a reverse-sweep thriller against China’s Wang Zijun (15-21, 21-15, 21-15), setting up a semifinal clash with Denmark’s World No. 2 Anders Antonsen. Talk about global talent! 🌍
With Hu set to battle India’s Lakshya Sen next, the King Cup is serving up Gen-Z sports drama you can’t miss. Who’s ready for more upsets? 🙌
