China's badminton superstar Shi Yuqi kicked off his #BWFWorldChampionships campaign with a fiery win against India's Lakshya Sen in Paris this week! 🌟 The world No. 1 dominated in straight games (21-17, 21-19), proving why he's the player to watch this season after already snagging titles in China, Japan, and All England. 🏆
Game On: Tension & Triumph
The match had fans on the edge of their seats! Sen, a 2021 bronze medalist, pushed Shi hard, narrowing the gap to 18-17 in the first game. But Shi's signature smashes and laser focus sealed the deal. 💥
Controversy? No Sweat!
Things got spicy in the second game when Shi challenged a line call at 19-18. Though the umpire sided with Sen, the Chinese ace stayed ice-cool 🧊, clinching victory with a textbook rally. Talk about nerves of steel!
Quest for Gold Continues
Shi, who narrowly missed the title in 2018, is hungrier than ever. With teammates Lu Guangzu and Chen Yufei also advancing, all eyes are on Team China as they chase glory in Paris! 🇨🇳✨
