All England Open First Round Delivers Thrills and Upsets
Top seed Shi Yuqi kicked off his 2025 All England Open campaign in style, cruising past Indonesia's Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo in a dominant 21-13, 21-8 victory. The Chinese superstar, eyeing his second title since his iconic 2018 win, showcased his signature smashes and razor-sharp reflexes, leaving fans buzzing .
Next Stop: Chinese Taipei Challenge
Shi will now face Chou Tien Chen from Chinese Taipei in the second round, promising fireworks in what's being dubbed a 'clash of Asian titans' . Meanwhile, Malaysia’s seventh seed Lee Zii Jia suffered a stunning exit after losing 21-19, 16-21, 12-21 to China’s Hong Kong player Ng Ka Long Angus. The 2021 champion’s early exit sent shockwaves through Birmingham .
What’s Next?
With Shi looking unstoppable and underdogs rising, the tournament is heating up faster than a TikTok trend! Stay tuned for more updates .
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Next Stop: Chinese Taipei Challenge
. Meanwhile, Malaysia’s seventh seed Lee Zii Jia suffered a stunning exit after losing 21-19, 16-21, 12-21 to China’s Hong Kong player Ng Ka Long Angus. The 2021 champion’s early exit sent shockwaves through Birmingham 
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