Kumamoto: Denmark’s badminton sensation, Viktor Axelsen, added another feather to his cap by claiming his fifth BWF Tour title of the year at the Japan Masters 2023. In a hard-fought final on Sunday, he defeated the world No. 7, Shi Yuqi of the People’s Republic of China, with scores of 22-20, 21-17. Continue reading Viktor Axelsen Secures the 2023 Japan Masters Title
Category: 2023 Japan Masters
Gregoria Mariska Tunjung Upsets Chen Yufei To Claim Victory At The 2023 Japan Masters
Kumamoto: Gregoria Mariska Tunjung secured her inaugural triumph at the BWF Super 500 level by clinching victory at the 2023 Japan Masters on Sunday, marking a significant milestone in her badminton career. Continue reading Gregoria Mariska Tunjung Upsets Chen Yufei To Claim Victory At The 2023 Japan Masters
Viktor Axelsen Set to Face Shi Yuqi in Japan Masters Final
Kumamoto: Viktor Axelsen halted the surprising run of Japanese qualifier Obayashi Takuma, securing victory in their initial encounter with straight-game scores of 21-7, 21-13. Continue reading Viktor Axelsen Set to Face Shi Yuqi in Japan Masters Final
Chen Yufei Ends An Se Young’s Streak of 28 Consecutive Wins At Japan Masters
Kumamoto: In the Japan Masters’ top four, despite saving two late match points and forcing a decider, world No. 1 An Se Young of Korea ultimately succumbed to China’s world No. 3, Chen Yufei, with a score of 18-21, 22-20, 8-21, missing out on the women’s singles final. Continue reading Chen Yufei Ends An Se Young’s Streak of 28 Consecutive Wins At Japan Masters
An Se Young Is Unstoppable! Secures Spot in Semi-Finals for the 15th Time this Season at Japan Masters
Kumamoto: Despite the thick bandaging on her right knee, An Se Young, South Korea’s reigning badminton queen, continues to shine. In Friday’s Japan Masters, she triumphed over Thailand’s Supanida Katethong with a score of 21-17, 21-9, securing her place in the top 4 of the women’s singles. Continue reading An Se Young Is Unstoppable! Secures Spot in Semi-Finals for the 15th Time this Season at Japan Masters
Kento Momota Triumphs: A 141-Minute Battle Against Rasmus Gemke in Japan Masters Second Round
Kumamoto: Kento Momota showcased remarkable resilience in an intense battle that spanned 141 minutes, ultimately securing victory over Rasmus Gemke in the second round of the Japan Masters. Continue reading Kento Momota Triumphs: A 141-Minute Battle Against Rasmus Gemke in Japan Masters Second Round
Kento Momota Saves 4 Match Points To Enter Japan Masters Second Round
Kumamoto: The 29-year-old Japanese former two-time badminton world champion Kento Momota defeated 2021 world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in the Japan Masters first round on Wednesday by saving 4 match points in the second game and extending the match to the decider. Continue reading Kento Momota Saves 4 Match Points To Enter Japan Masters Second Round
Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik Advance, Lee Zii Jia Crashes Out At Japan Masters
Kumamoto: The world’s number two men’s pair, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, from Malaysia, got off to a strong start at the Japan Masters, defeating the 2020 Tokyo Olympics champions Lee Yang and Wang Chi-Lin of Chinese Taipei 21-18, 21-14 in the first round. Continue reading Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik Advance, Lee Zii Jia Crashes Out At Japan Masters
Kento Momota To Play Loh Kean Yew In First Round of 2023 Japan Masters
Kumamoto: Kento Momota, the two-time badminton world champion, has once again demonstrated his unwavering spirit and remarkable talent, securing his place in the men’s singles top 32 at the Super 500 Japan Masters on Tuesday. This achievement marks another significant milestone in his ongoing comeback journey. Continue reading Kento Momota To Play Loh Kean Yew In First Round of 2023 Japan Masters
Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik Eyes World Tour Finals Ticket
Kuala Lumpur: Determined to secure a spot in the upcoming World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, China, Malaysia’s world No. 2 Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik, are ready to unleash their best at the Japan Masters in Kumamoto, starting Nov 14. Continue reading Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik Eyes World Tour Finals Ticket