Friday, 17 May 2024

BWF News

Mathias Boe and Carsten Mogensen faced an unexpected defeat in the afternoon session at the BWF World Superseries Finals today. The Danish Men’s Doubles pair, who have been reigning champions since 2010, were surprised by the outstanding performance of Japan’s Hiroyuki Endo and Kenichi Hayakawa. Endo and Hayakawa, whom Boe and Mogensen defeated in last year’s final, managed to outplay them in just 38 minutes, winning 21-18 21-15 and leading Group B. This victory was Endo and Hayakawa’s first in four matches against the Europeans.

Endo and Hayakawa were thrilled with their remarkable performance and expressed how much progress they have made since last year. They now consider themselves on the same level as Boe and Mogensen, who they used to admire. Their confidence has grown as they performed well this season and retained their Japan national title last week. In their next match, they will be facing Koreans, Lee Yong Dae and Ko Sung Hyun.

Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei achieved a personal milestone in Women’s Singles Group A by defeating Thailand’s Porntip Buranaprasertsuk for the first time in five matches. The Taipei teen’s sharp skills and deceptive game proved effective against Buranaprasertsuk, as she scored a 21-19 21-17 victory. Tai mentioned that she hadn’t had a great year after winning the Malaysia Open Superseries and felt tired at recent tournaments. Determined to stay in the competition, she gave it her all in today’s match.

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Sung Ji Hyun of Korea had a disappointing match against China’s Wang Shixian, losing 21-12 21-15. Sung has been a tough competitor for top Chinese players in recent tournaments and had beaten Wang in their last two encounters. However, she appeared sluggish and struggled to keep her tosses deep, allowing Wang to dominate the game with her sharp drops.

In Men’s Singles Group B, Japan’s Kenichi Tago managed to escape a perilous situation and defeat Indonesia’s Sony Dwi Kuncoro for the first time in eight attempts. Tago was struggling in the first game and much of the second, trailing 7-15. However, he made a remarkable comeback, winning 12 of the next 13 points and securing a 12-21 21-19 21-17 victory. In another Group B match, Indonesia’s Tommy Sugiarto defeated Hu Yun of Hong Kong with a 21-9 21-16 verdict.

Highlights:

  • Korea’s Jang Ye Na and Kim So Young put up a strong fight against China’s Ma Jin and Tang Jinhua in an entertaining Women’s Doubles Group A match. Although the Koreans saved multiple game points and had a game point of their own, Ma and Tang ultimately won 24-22 12-21 21-13.
  • Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi struggled in their match against Indonesia’s Pia Zebadiah Bernadeth and Rizki Amelia Pradipta, winning 21-11 18-21 21-15 in Women’s Doubles Group A.
  • Denmark’s Christinna Pedersen and Kamilla Rytter Juhl fought hard against Japan’s Reika Kakiiwa and Miyuki Maeda, winning 19-21 21-16 21-16 in Women’s Doubles Group B.
  • Lee Chong Wei had a dominant performance against Thailand’s Boonsak Ponsana, winning 21-6 21-8 in Men’s Singles Group A. Lee expressed caution regarding his next opponent, Denmark’s Jan O Jorgensen, highlighting Jorgensen’s improvement and attacking style.
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For more details on all the day’s results, please visit the Carnegiecentre.

FAQs

What is the BWF World Superseries Finals?

The BWF World Superseries Finals is a prestigious badminton tournament where the top-ranked players compete to be crowned the champions. It features various categories, including Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles.

How often is the tournament held?

The BWF World Superseries Finals is an annual event that takes place at the end of the badminton season. It brings together the best players from around the world who have accumulated the most ranking points throughout the year.

Who are some of the top contenders in this tournament?

Many world-class players participate in the BWF World Superseries Finals. Some notable contenders include Mathias Boe and Carsten Mogensen in Men’s Doubles, Tai Tzu Ying in Women’s Singles, and Lee Chong Wei in Men’s Singles. These players have consistently performed at a high level and have a strong chance of winning the tournament.

How can I stay updated with the latest results and news?

To stay updated with the latest results, news, and highlights of the BWF World Superseries Finals, you can visit the Carnegiecentre website. They provide comprehensive coverage of the tournament, ensuring you are always informed about the latest developments.