There was an exciting upset at the Li-Ning BWF World Championships as Minatsu Mitani of Japan defeated reigning champion Ratchanok Intanon in a gripping last-16 battle in the Women’s Singles category.
In the first game, the Thai teenager seemed to have the upper hand, outplaying the former French Open winner. However, Mitani staged an impressive comeback in the second game, only to be drawn into a nail-biting decider. Ultimately, the No.16 seed triumphed over the fourth-seeded Intanon with a final score of 8-21, 21-12, 21-18.
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Mitani’s victory can be attributed to her exceptional court coverage and ability to apply constant pressure. Despite being down 13-16 and 17-18 in the decider, she refused to give up. On the other hand, Intanon’s performance may have been affected by her recent bout of illness, which led to a five-day hospitalization for a high fever prior to the tournament.
Reflecting on her win, last year’s champion, Intanon, gracefully acknowledged her opponent’s skills and expressed her commitment to giving her best in the competition.
Meanwhile, Mitani, who was determined to perform well for her country, revealed that defeating Intanon was one of her goals. She remained calm and focused throughout the challenging final game.
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In other matches, India’s Saina Nehwal staged an impressive comeback, securing a quarter-final spot after a hard-fought victory over Sayaka Takahashi. Nehwal narrowly escaped defeat at 13-16 and 17-18 down in the second game, demonstrating mental strength and resilience. She will face the top-seeded Olympic champion, Li Xuerui, of China in the next round.
In summary, the BWF World Championships has delivered thrilling matches and surprising results. Mitani’s stunning upset over Intanon showcases the intense competition in the Women’s Singles category. Fans can look forward to more exciting matches as the tournament progresses.
FAQs
Q: Who is Minatsu Mitani?
A: Minatsu Mitani is a Japanese badminton player who recently defeated Ratchanok Intanon in the Li-Ning BWF World Championships.
Q: How did Ratchanok Intanon’s illness affect her performance?
A: Ratchanok Intanon’s recent hospitalization due to a high fever may have impacted her performance in the tournament.
Q: Who will Saina Nehwal face in the quarter-finals?
A: Saina Nehwal will face Li Xuerui, the top-seeded Olympic champion from China, in the quarter-finals.
Summary
In a thrilling match at the BWF World Championships, Minatsu Mitani of Japan upset reigning champion Ratchanok Intanon in the Women’s Singles category. Mitani’s impressive comeback in the second game and her resilience in the decider led to a final score of 8-21, 21-12, 21-18 in her favor. Intanon’s recent illness may have affected her performance, but she gracefully acknowledged Mitani’s skills. Saina Nehwal also secured a spot in the quarter-finals after a hard-fought victory. Exciting matches continue to unfold in the tournament, offering badminton fans an action-packed competition. For more updates and live coverage, visit the Carnegiecentre website.
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