Get ready for some badminton magic! China's Chen Yufei just pulled off a thrilling 2-1 win over Denmark's Mia Blichfeldt at the BWF World Championships in Paris. After dropping the second game, the former Olympic champion stormed back in style, claiming victory 21-13, 16-21, 21-10. 🎉🏸
Blichfeldt started strong, edging ahead 8-7 in the first game, but Chen found her rhythm with a five-point rally to close out 21-13. The second game flipped the momentum as Blichfeldt fought back to win 21-16, pushing the match into a deciding third game.
In the final game, Chen showed why she’s ranked world No. 4. She dominated from the start, racing to a 21-10 win and booking her spot in the last 16. Next up: a battle with Vietnam’s Nguyen Thuy Linh!
“I need to work on my concentration and speed when I lead,” Chen admitted after the match. “But I’m pumped to face Linh in the next round!” 🤩
Stay tuned for more exciting action as Chen Yufei brings her A-game to the knockout stages! 🔥
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Chen beats Blichfeldt 2-1 to reach last 16 at BWF World Championships
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