China Secures Four All-Chinese Finals at China Open in Changzhou

Changzhou, Jiangsu Province – On Saturday at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) China Open in Changzhou, home shuttlers guaranteed four titles for the host nation as all semifinals ended with Chinese players advancing to the finals across four events.

In men’s singles, China’s resurgent star Shi Yuqi overcame veteran Chou Tien-chen of Chinese Taipei 21-13, 22-20, extending his hot streak after clinching last week’s Japan Open crown.

“After getting injured on Friday, I spent a long time on diagnosis and treatment,” Shi said. “I felt some discomfort at the start of the match on Saturday, but it eased once I focused on the court.”

Shi’s reward is a domestic showdown against compatriot Wang Zhengxing, who continued his surprise run by ousting Denmark’s second-seeded Anders Antonsen 21-18, 21-15. The 23-year-old Wang will make his first BWF World Tour final on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Chinese shuttlers also locked in all-Chinese showdowns in women’s singles, men’s doubles and women’s doubles, setting the stage for a possible clean sweep on home soil.

With hometown support behind them, China’s badminton stars are poised to make a statement as they chase four titles and momentum ahead of the season finale.

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Home badminton players book four titles at China Open in Changzhou

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