China’s badminton star Chen Yufei delivered a thrilling three-set victory at the Orleans Masters on Thursday, proving resilience pays off! After dropping the first set 18-21 to South Korea’s Sim Yu-jin, Chen flipped the script, storming back with 21-18 and 21-12 wins in the next two sets. 🎯💥
“It was all about adapting quickly,” Chen said post-match. The 2023 All England champion turned the tide in the decisive third set, rallying from an 11-10 lead to dominate the court.
Chen’s compatriot Wang Zhiyi also shone bright, crushing Kim Ga-eun 21-12, 21-14. Now, the two Chinese stars face off in a quarterfinal showdown that’s giving fans major ‘squad goals’ vibes! 🤝🔥
With top players like Japan’s Yamaguchi Akane skipping the event, all eyes are on Chen and Wang as they prep for the All England Open. Who’s ready for more edge-of-the-seat badminton? 🏆👀
