Juniors Zheng Si Wei and Cheng Qingchen continue to impress at the Thaihot China Open, defeating defending champions Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir. The young Chinese pair, who recently won the Suhandinata Cup, showcased their skills by overpowering the experienced Indonesians in a stunning victory.
In the upcoming semi-finals, Zheng and Cheng will face World champions and fellow countrymen Zhang Nan/Zhao Yunlei. The other semi-final will feature another talented Chinese duo, Lu Kai/Huang Yaqiong, against qualifiers Yoo Yeon Seong/Eom Hye Won from Korea. The home team’s No.2 seeds, Xu Chen/Ma Jin, were surprised by the Korean pair in a thrilling match.
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In the Men’s Singles, the quarter-final between China’s Lin Dan and Japan’s Sho Sasaki was a display of exceptional courtcraft and strokeplay. Lin managed to edge past his opponent in a close contest, demonstrating his skillful touch and precision. Sasaki also put up an impressive fight, with both players engaging in long and strategic rallies. Ultimately, Lin emerged victorious, but not without a valiant effort from Sasaki.
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Lin will face the in-form Chou Tien Chen from Chinese Taipei in the semi-finals. Chou, who recently won the French and Bitburger Opens, secured his spot by defeating Hong Kong’s Hu Yun in a hard-fought match. The other quarter-finals saw India’s Srikant Kidambi defeating Japan’s Kento Momota and Germany’s Marc Zwiebler outlasting India’s Kashyap Parupalli.
In the Women’s Singles category, the expected Chinese dominance did not materialize. Korea’s Bae Yeon Ju caused an upset by defeating the third seed, Wang Yihan, in a thrilling 72-minute match. Additionally, India’s Saina Nehwal and Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi emerged victorious in their respective matches against Chinese opponents. Nehwal faced some resistance from Suo Di but ultimately dominated the third game. Yamaguchi’s relentless play wore down her opponent, forcing Sun Yu to repeatedly catch her breath.
China showcased their dominance in the Women’s Doubles, with three pairs advancing to the semi-finals. Luo Ying/Luo Yu, defending champions Wang Xiaoli/Yu Yang, and Tian Qing/Zhao Yunlei all secured their spots with strong performances. The only non-Chinese pair to make the semi-finals were Japan’s Ayaka Takahashi/Misaki Matsutomo, who maintained their unbeaten run against compatriots Miyuki Maeda/Reika Kakiiwa in a grueling match.
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In the Men’s Doubles, the top seeds, Lee Yong Dae/Yoo Yeon Seong, continued their impressive run by defeating Liu Xiaolong/Qiu Zihan. They will face compatriots Ko Sung Hyun/Shin Baek Choel in the semi-finals. Chinese Taipei’s Lee Sheng Mu/Tsai Chia Hsin also secured their spot after a tense final game against Japan’s Hiroyuki Endo/Kenichi Hayakawa. They will face China’s Chai Biao/Hong Wei in the semi-finals.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Thaihot China Open as the tournament reaches its exciting conclusion.
FAQs
Q: Who are the defending champions in the Thaihot China Open?
A: The defending champions in the Thaihot China Open were Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir.
Q: Who will Zheng Si Wei and Cheng Qingchen face in the semi-finals?
A: Zheng Si Wei and Cheng Qingchen will face World champions Zhang Nan/Zhao Yunlei in the semi-finals.
Q: Which Chinese players made it to the semi-finals in the Women’s Doubles?
A: Three Chinese pairs made it to the semi-finals in the Women’s Doubles: Luo Ying/Luo Yu, Wang Xiaoli/Yu Yang, and Tian Qing/Zhao Yunlei.
Conclusion
The Thaihot China Open has been filled with thrilling matches and impressive performances. Juniors Zheng Si Wei and Cheng Qingchen have been the talk of the tournament, showcasing their skills by defeating defending champions Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir. As the tournament continues, we eagerly await the semi-finals and the crowning of the new champions. Stay tuned for more updates on Carnegiecentre.com.
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