The 2024 BWF China Masters, the final stop before December’s World Tour Finals, closed with high-octane matches in Shenzhen on Sunday. Over 200 players from 20+ countries and regions battled for glory—and spots in Hangzhou’s upcoming Finals.
Chinese mixed doubles stars Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping clinched their sixth title this season, rallying from a shaky start to defeat Malaysia’s Hoo Pang Ron and Cheng Su Yin 2-1. 'We trusted each other and stayed calm,' said Huang post-match, highlighting their 18-win streak.
In women’s singles, South Korea’s Olympic champ An Se-young triumphed over China’s Gao Fangjie, who vowed to 'improve' after facing a tough loss. vs
drama kept fans on edge!
Chinese pairs dominated women’s doubles: Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning secured gold against teammates Li Yijing and Luo Xumin. 'We wanted revenge for last year,' Tan laughed, referencing Japan’s 2023 victory.
With eyes now on Hangzhou’s World Tour Finals (and next year’s National Games in Shenzhen), badminton’s global spotlight stays firmly on China. Game on!
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