The Denmark Open in Odense saw a remarkable performance from Chinese shuttlers, securing spots in the finals of women's singles, men's doubles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles.
In the women's singles, second-seeded Wang Zhiyi triumphed over Indonesia's Putri Kusuma Wardani with scores of 22-20, 21-14, setting up a face-off against World No. 1 An Se-young of South Korea. An advanced to the final after fifth-seeded Gregoria Mariska Tunjung retired in the second game.
Men's doubles witnessed the top-seeded Chinese pair Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang defeating their compatriots Chen Boyang and Liu Yi 21-17, 21-14. They will compete against Denmark's Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen, who overcame Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto with scores of 22-20, 18-21, 21-11.
The women's doubles arena featured No. 1 seeds Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning of China advancing after a straight-set victory over Japan's Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida. They will face Japan's Rin Iwanaga and Kie Nakanishi, who rallied from a set down to defeat South Korea's Baek Ha-na and Lee So-hee.
In mixed doubles, China is set to showcase their dominance with both finalists hailing from the country. Top-seeded Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping overcame Hong Kong's Tang Chun Man and Tse Ying Suet 21-23, 21-19, 21-19. Meanwhile, second-seeded Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin defeated South Korea's Kim Won-ho and Jeong Na-eun 21-17, 21-9.
The men's singles title will be contested between Denmark's Anders Antonsen and Japan's Koki Watanabe, promising an exciting conclusion to the tournament.
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Chinese shuttlers reach finals of four events at Denmark Open
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