China's badminton star Chen Yufei marked her comeback with a nail-biting win over Japan’s Hina Akechi at the Orleans Masters in France! 🎉 After a shaky start post-Paris 2024 Olympics, Chen fought through three intense games (25-23, 19-21, 21-16), saving her best for a fiery third-set comeback. Fans held their breath as she closed the match with four straight points—talk about clutch energy! 💥
Meanwhile, Taiwanese player Lin Hsiang-Ti stunned China’s Han Yue in a three-game thriller, while Gao Fangjie rallied to defeat Denmark’s Line Christophersen. China’s No. 2 seed Wang Zhiyi breezed past Indonesia’s Komang Ayu Cahya Dewi. On the men’s side, Denmark’s Rasmus Gemke ended Wang Zhengxing’s run early.
Chen’s triumph signals a strong return to form—will this set the tone for her Olympic redemption arc? 🤔 Stay tuned for updates! 🌍✨
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Shuttler Chen Yufei takes 1st win after return at Orleans Masters
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