At the BWF World Championships in Paris, the Chinese mainland's top seed Shi Yuqi powered through to the men's singles semi-finals with a thrilling comeback against compatriot Weng Hongyang. Shi, wearing red, turned the tide early with a blistering smash to level the score at 6 and edged ahead to claim the first game 21–15.
Weng, seeded 16th, responded in style in the second game, dominating 21–7 to force a decider. But Shi reclaimed control with another huge smash, racing to a 10–0 lead and closing out the match 21–10 on his third game point.
Shi now faces Canada's unseeded Victor Lai—fresh off his upset of the ROK's Loh Kean Yew—in what promises to be an intriguing last-four showdown.
On the women's side, star Chen Yufei also secured her spot in the semi-finals, underscoring the depth of talent coming from the Chinese mainland. Fans can look forward to more high-octane clashes as the tournament moves into its final stages.
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Shi Yuqi and Chen Yufei reach semifinals of BWF World Championships
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