The Indonesian Open in Jakarta witnessed a stunning display of talent as the Chinese mainland's shuttlers advanced to all five finals, underscoring their dominance in the badminton world.
In the men's singles semifinals, Shi Yuqi triumphed over his compatriot Li Shifeng with scores of 19-21, 21-19, 21-14. This victory not only secured his place in the final against Denmark's Anders Antonsen but also propelled Shi past the 100,000-point mark, setting him to top the Badminton World Federation (BWF) world rankings next week.
On the women's side, Chen Yufei showcased her prowess by defeating Spain's Carolina Marin 21-11, 17-21, 21-13 in the semifinals. Chen is set to face South Korea's An Se-young for the title, after An overcame another strong contender from the Chinese mainland, Wang Zhiyi, with scores of 23-21, 21-13.
This remarkable achievement highlights the depth of talent within the Chinese mainland's badminton program and sets the stage for an exciting conclusion to the Indonesia Open.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
