In an electrifying match at the All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham, England, top seed Shi Yuqi from the Chinese mainland delivered a commanding performance. Facing Chinese Taipei's Chou Tien-chen, Shi secured a 21-11, 21-19 win, propelling him into the men's singles quarterfinals.
Shi dominated the first game with ease and built a swift 14-8 advantage in the second. Despite Chou's remarkable resilience, narrowing the gap to one point at 20-19, Shi maintained his composure and clinched the decisive two points with a well-timed forehand smash.
Looking ahead, Shi is set to face Singapore's Loh Kean Yew in the next round, raising excitement for what promises to be a thrilling encounter. In another highlight of the tournament, defending champion Jonatan Christie of Indonesia was eliminated by India's Lakshya Sen in a brisk 36-minute contest (21-13, 21-10). Sen will now challenge China's Li Shifeng, who recently turned past setbacks into a triumphant 21-18, 17-21, 21-15 victory.
This action-packed day underscores the dynamic spirit and strategic depth of global badminton, making it a must-watch for sports fans and young enthusiasts around the world.
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Shi Yuqi makes last eight at All England Open Badminton Championships
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