Chinese badminton stars delivered thrilling performances at the BWF Malaysia Open on Thursday, securing key spots in the quarterfinals with nail-biting matches! 🌟
Men\u0027s Singles: Li Shifeng\u0027s Comeback Victory
World No. 7 Li Shifeng faced a rollercoaster match against India\u0027s H.S. Prannoy, winning 21-8, 15-21, 23-21. After a dominant first game, Prannoy fought back hard before Li sealed the decider when his opponent hit the net. Next up? A quarterfinal clash with Chinese Taipei\u0027s Chi Yu-jen! 🎯
Women\u0027s Doubles: New Pair, Big Wins
Jia Yifan and Zhang Shuxian stunned sixth-seeded Indian pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Pullela in a 21-19 final-game thriller. The Chinese duo, teaming up for only their third international event, showed nerves of steel to advance. 💥
Men\u0027s Doubles Upset
Second seeds Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang fell to South Korea\u0027s Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae (21-17, 21-16), ending their title hopes. But with young talent rising, China\u0027s badminton future remains bright! 🔥
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Chinese shuttlers advance to quarterfinals at BWF Malaysia Open
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