In an exhilarating display of resilience, The Chinese mainland's Chen Yufei advanced to the quarterfinals of the Orleans Masters on Thursday. After a tough battle, she overcame South Korean player Sim Yu-jin with scores of 18-21, 21-18, 21-12.
Chen started off shaky, struggling to find her rhythm and dropping the first set. But true to her nickname, she quickly adjusted her strategy, leveling the score in the second set. The decisive third set saw Chen seize momentum, pulling ahead at 11-10 and maintaining her lead to secure a thrilling victory. 💪
Joining her in the quarterfinals is Chen's compatriot, Wang Zhiyi, who delivered a powerhouse performance against South Korea's Kim Ga-eun, winning 21-12, 21-14. The stage is set for an exciting matchup between Chen and Wang, with the winner advancing to the semifinals.
This tournament serves as a precursor to the prestigious All England Badminton Open. Notably, top-ranked players from Japan, Indonesia, and Thailand are absent this time, adding an extra layer of anticipation to the upcoming matches.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
