Hey sports fans! 🏸 Get ready to cheer, because Chinese badminton players are making waves at the BWF China Masters in the buzzing city of Shenzhen! 🇨🇳
On Saturday, China's own Gao Fangjie showcased her skills, defeating Thailand's Supanida Katethong in straight sets, 21-16, 21-15. With her powerful smashes and swift footwork, Gao's game was pure fire! 🔥
But hold onto your rackets, because Gao's next challenge is the top-seeded An Se-young from South Korea. It's gonna be an epic showdown! 🇨🇳 vs 🇰🇷
In the women's doubles, it's a win-win for China as two home pairs, Liu Shengshu & Tan Ning and Li Yijing & Luo Xumin, are set to face off in the finals. Talk about squad goals! 🙌
Liu and Tan, the dynamic duo, cruised past Japan's Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida with a 21-12, 21-17 victory. Meanwhile, Li and Luo sent another Japanese pair packing, winning 21-16, 21-13. Can't wait to see who takes the crown! 👑
Our mixed doubles stars, Fang Yanzhe and Huang Dongping, continued their winning streak, defeating Malaysia's Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei 21-18, 21-13. They're heading to the finals to face another Malaysian pair, Hoo Pang Ron and Cheng Su Yin. Go team! 💪
Not all the news was golden, though. In men's singles, Jonathan Christie from Indonesia knocked out China's Shi Yuqi with a 21-17, 21-16 win. Christie will now face Denmark's Anders Antonsen, who pulled off a thrilling comeback against Viktor Axelsen. 🎯
In men's doubles, Indonesia's Sabar Karyaman Gutama and Muhammad Reza Pahlevi Isfahani bested China's He Jiting and Ren Xiangyu. They'll meet South Korea's Jin Yong and Seo Seung-jae in the finals.
This tournament has been a roller coaster of emotions! 🎢 Stay tuned to see how our shuttlers finish in the finals. Will they bring home the gold? 🥇 Let's rally behind them!
Reference(s):
Chinese shuttlers reach three finals at BWF China Masters in Shenzhen
cgtn.com
