Jakarta: After losing in the French Open final to China’s Han Chengkai/Zhou Haodong on Sunday, World No. 1 men’s doubles pair Marcus Fernaldi Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo would need to wait a little longer to break the one million US dollar mark in term of their career prize money. Continue reading Marcus Fernaldi Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo only $4.7k shy of becoming a million-dollar pair
Category: 2018 French Open
Chen Long wins French Open after beating Shi Yuqi in final
Paris: The Rio Olympic champion Chen Long of China was given a stern test by his teammate world No. 2 Shi Yuqi but still won 21-17, 21-19 in the final on Sunday. Continue reading Chen Long wins French Open after beating Shi Yuqi in final
Akane Yamaguchi exacts revenge over Tai Tzu Ying in French Open final
Paris: No. 2 seed Akane Yamaguchi of Japan clinched a revenge win over No. 1 seed Tai Tzu Ying of Taiwan on Sunday for her loss in the 2017 French Open final. Continue reading Akane Yamaguchi exacts revenge over Tai Tzu Ying in French Open final
Chen Long beats Kento Momota in French Open semis
Paris: The 2018 season might not be perfect for Rio Olympic champion Chen Long of China, but it looked like his mojo was coming back nicely when he stormed past reigning World Champion and World No. 1 Kento Momota of Japan 21-18, 21-8 in the French Open semi-finals on Saturday. Continue reading Chen Long beats Kento Momota in French Open semis
French Open: Tai Tzu Ying battles past Saina Nehwal to stay on title course
Paris: Different tournament, same outcome. In the second meeting of World No. 1 Tai Tzu Ying of Taiwan and World No. 9 Saina Nehwal of India in less than a week, the Taiwanese player overcame Nehwal in straight sets 22-20, 21-11 to advance to the French Open semi-final on Friday. Continue reading French Open: Tai Tzu Ying battles past Saina Nehwal to stay on title course
French Open: Chen Long beats Jonatan Christie in 3 tough sets
Paris: The Rio Olympic champion and No. 6 seed Chen Long of China was pushed hard to beat Asian Games champion Jonatan Christie of Indonesia 21-18, 12-21, 21-16 in the French Open BWF World Tour Super 750 quarter-finals on Friday. Continue reading French Open: Chen Long beats Jonatan Christie in 3 tough sets
Tai Tzu Ying, Kento Momota progress to French Open quarter-finals
Paris: Taiwan’s World No. 1 women’s singles player Tai Tzu Ying showed great determination to outlast World No. 14 Gao Fangjie 21-12, 21-17 in 38 minutes. Continue reading Tai Tzu Ying, Kento Momota progress to French Open quarter-finals
French Open: Chan Peng Soon/Goh Liu Ying exit, Goh Soon Huat/Shevon Jemie Lai progress
Paris: Malaysia’s No. 7 seeds Chan Peng Soon/Goh Liu Ying made a first round exit from French Open on Wednesday after the Rio Olympic silver medalists were beaten by unseeded Dutch pair Robin Tabeling/Cheryl Seinen 21-19, 18-21, 18-21 in 62 minutes. Continue reading French Open: Chan Peng Soon/Goh Liu Ying exit, Goh Soon Huat/Shevon Jemie Lai progress
Early exit once again for Lin Dan
Paris: After losing to Kidambi Srikanth of India in the second round of Denmark Open last week, two-time Olympic gold medalist Lin Dan of China suffered another shocking three-set loss to Kazumasa Sakai of Japan in the opening round at French Open on Wednesday. Continue reading Early exit once again for Lin Dan
Daren Liew crashes out, PV Sindhu beats Zhang Beiwen in first round of French Open
Paris: Malaysian shuttler Daren Liew continued to struggle in Europe as he was defeated by Rajiv Ouseph of England, losing 19-21, 17-21 in the first round of French Open on Tuesday. Continue reading Daren Liew crashes out, PV Sindhu beats Zhang Beiwen in first round of French Open