Chinese badminton stars stormed into three finals at the prestigious All England Open in Birmingham this weekend, showcasing jaw-dropping performances! Here’s the lowdown on all the smashes, drop shots, and nail-biting rallies you need to know.
Men's Singles: Shi Yuqi’s Epic Showdown
World No. 1 Shi Yuqi battled compatriot Li Shifeng in a heart-stopping semifinal clash that had fans on the edge of their seats! After a 62-shot rally (yes, you read that right!), Shi triumphed 21-9, 20-22, 21-19. He’ll now face Lee Chia-hao from the Chinese Taipei team in Sunday’s final – a match you won’t wanna miss!
Women's Singles & Mixed Doubles Domination
Wang Zhiyi smashed her way to the final with a decisive 21-10, 21-19 win over Han Yue. Up next? A championship showdown with South Korea’s An Se-young! Meanwhile, mixed doubles champs Feng Yanzhe/Wei Yaxin and Guo Xinwa/Chen Fanghui secured an all-Chinese final – talk about squad goals!
International Flavor in Doubles
While Japan’s pairs dominated women’s doubles (sorry, China!), the men’s doubles saw Indonesia’s Bagas Maulana/Leo Rolly Carnando advance. But let’s be real – all eyes are on those Chinese players bringing serious heat!
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Chinese badminton players advance to three finals at All England Open
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