- China defeated Malaysia 3-0, advancing to the semifinals with dominant wins in mixed and singles events.
- Japan also secured a 3-0 victory over Taiwan, marking their sixth consecutive semifinal appearance.
- Both teams delivered strong performances, making it an exciting lead-up to the next phase of the tournament.
The defending champions China advanced to the Sudirman Cup semifinals with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Malaysia. The mixed doubles duo of Feng Yan Zhe and Huang Dong Ping overcame Malaysia’s Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei. Shi Yu Qi dominated Leong Jun Hao in the men’s singles.
Japan joined China in the semifinals after defeating Taiwan 3-0. Hiroki Midorikawa and Arisa Igarashi took charge in mixed doubles, winning 21-18, 21-18.
China and Japan Storm into the Semis with Clean Sweeps
China made light work of Malaysia in their Sudirman Cup quarterfinal. The mixed doubles pair, Feng Yan Zhe and Huang Dong Ping, provided a strong start with a straight-set win over Malaysia’s Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei. The Chinese shuttlers then continued to dominate in singles events. Shi Yu Qi effortlessly dispatched Leong Jun Hao 21-6, 21-14.
Despite a valiant effort, Malaysia was unable to overcome China’s formidable players. Leong Jun Hao faced the world number one, Shi Yu Qi, and struggled to handle the pace and precision. Similarly, Karupathevan Letshanaa was outclassed by Chen Yu Fei in the women’s singles. The match was over in under two hours, and Malaysia did not contest the doubles events.
Japan’s mixed doubles team of Hiroki Midorikawa and Arisa Igarashi won their match in straight games 21-18, 21-18 against Taiwan’s Ye Hong Wei and Hu Ling Fang. Their tactical discipline allowed them to control the rallies. They won key points. The win set the tone for Japan’s clean sweep in the quarterfinals.
With both China and Japan cruising into the semifinals, the competition is heating up. These victories set the stage for an exciting semifinal round. Both teams will look to maintain their momentum and move closer to claiming the title.
Both China and Japan’s impressive performances in the Sudirman Cup have solidified their spots in the semifinals. This sets up an intriguing battle for the championship.
“Shi Yu Qi’s precision and pace proved far too much for Malaysia’s Leong Jun Hao”
This quote highlights China’s dominant performance in the Sudirman Cup, particularly in the men’s singles, where Shi Yu Qi’s expertise was on full display.
