Reigning world champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn faced a tough challenge in the BWF China Open 2024, as he fought hard to secure a spot in the semi-finals against Anthony Sinisuka Ginting. Ginting, who was unseeded in the competition, took the first set with a commanding 21-10 lead. However, Vitidsarn showed his resilience by coming back to level the match with an impressive 11-21 second set win.
The third set was a tense battle between the two players, with Ginting initially leading 17-12. But Vitidsarn, the Olympic silver medallist, kept his composure and managed to turn the game around, ultimately winning the set 21-19. Vitidsarn will now face Japan’s Kodai Naraoka in the semi-finals.
In another match, Indonesian sensation Jonatan Christie breezed past Lei Lanxi in straight sets. The seventh-seeded Christie displayed a dominant performance, winning 21-18, 21-12. He will now take on Weng Hongyang of China for a chance to reach the final.
On the women’s side, the semi-final matchups are set, with Akane Yamaguchi facing Tomoko Miyazaki and Wang Zhi Yi taking on Aya Ohori. The semi-finals will take place on Saturday, with live coverage available on Olympic Channel via Olympics.com and the official Olympics app.
The competition at the BWF China Open 2024 is heating up, with top players showcasing their skills and determination on the court. Stay tuned for more exciting matches and results as the tournament progresses.
