Chinese badminton star Shi Yuqi delivered a masterclass 🎓 in resilience on Friday, defeating Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn in straight games (21-18, 21-8) at the BWF China Masters quarterfinals. The victory in Shenzhen marked a redemption arc for Shi, who fell to Vitidsarn during their Paris 2024 Olympics face-off just months ago. 🥇➡️🎯
With home fans roaring 🗣️🔥, Shi dominated from the start, forcing errors and clinching the first game after a tight 21-18 battle. The second set turned into a highlight reel 🤯: The 27-year-old raced to an 11-2 lead before closing with five straight points, sealing the match with a triumphant ear-cupping celebration 👐 to the crowd.
\"I flipped the script this time,\" Shi said post-match. \"Instead of playing his game, I stayed patient and picked my moments. That’s how you win chess matches on court.\" ♟️
Shi advances to Saturday’s semifinals, keeping alive hopes for a home-turf title. Will this momentum carry him to gold? 🌟 Stay tuned!
