Friday’s nail-biting quarterfinals at the 2024 Malaysia Masters set the stage for a dramatic weekend of badminton! 🇨🇳 Chinese athletes advanced in three categories but face fierce competition ahead.
Men’s Singles: Lu Guangzu battled Hong Kong, China’s Jason Gunawan in a 84-minute thriller to earn a semifinal clash with Denmark’s top seed Viktor Axelsen. Meanwhile, local hero Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia will face Hong Kong, China’s NG Ka Long Angus.
Women’s Singles: An all-China showdown is set as Wang Zhiyi and Zhang Yiman secured their spots. They’ll be joined by India’s Pusarla V. Sindhu and Thailand’s Busanan Ongbamrungphan in a cross-continental face-off! 🌟
Doubles Drama: China’s He Jiting/Ren Xiangyu breezed into the men’s semis against South Korea’s Jin Yong/Na Sung-seung. On the women’s side, Japan’s Rin Iwanaga/Kie Nakanishi take on Bulgaria’s Stoeva sisters, while South Korea’s Lee/Shin clash with Malaysia’s Tan/Thinaah.
With mixed doubles semifinals also heating up, the tournament’s final days promise 🔥 intense rallies and unforgettable moments. Who will rise? Stay tuned!
