China dominated the badminton court at the Hong Kong Open, clinching two titles in a thrilling finale that kept fans on the edge of their seats! Held in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the event saw fierce competition across five categories, with Chinese athletes proving their mettle.
Han Yue, the No. 3 seed, delivered a stellar performance in the women's singles final, defeating Indonesia's Putri Kusuma Wardani 21-18, 21-7. This marks China's first win in the category since Chen Yufei's 2019 victory. \"It wasn't easy—she pushed me hard,\" Han told reporters. \"But preparation paid off!\"
The mixed doubles final turned into an all-China showdown! Second-seeded duo Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin outplayed top seeds Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping in a nail-biting 21-19, 21-19 match. Fun fact: Wei now has back-to-back Hong Kong Open wins—last year she triumphed with partner Guo Xinwa. Talk about a dynamic duo!
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