Tag: Nozomi Okuhara

Nozomi Okuhara Beats Carolina Marin in Denmark Open Final

Odense: World No. 4 Nozomi Okuhara of Japan sealed the first Denmark Open title of her career on Sunday when she completed a comprehensive straight-sets victory over World No. 6 Carolina Marin of Spain. It’s also worth noting that this was also Okuhara’s first title in 2 years. Okuhara’s last international title was the 2018 Hong Kong Open, where she overcame Ratchanok Intanon of Thailand 21-19, 24-22. Continue reading Nozomi Okuhara Beats Carolina Marin in Denmark Open Final

Carolina Marin to Play Nozomi Okuhara in Denmark Open Final

Odense: The 16th career meeting between World No. 6 Carolina Marin and World No. 4 Nozomi Okuhara has come true, generating big anticipation among badminton fans worldwide and creating the perfect climax to the Denmark Open final on Sunday. Continue reading Carolina Marin to Play Nozomi Okuhara in Denmark Open Final

Chou Tien Chen, Nozomi Okuhara Cruise Into Denmark Open 2nd Round

Odense: The men’s singles No. 2 seed, Chou Tien Chen of Taiwan beat Denmark’s 25-year-old Victor Svendsen 21-16, 21-11 in a Denmark Open first-round match at the Odense Sports Park on Wednesday. Continue reading Chou Tien Chen, Nozomi Okuhara Cruise Into Denmark Open 2nd Round

Tai Tzu Ying, PV Sindhu suffer opening-day loss at BWF World Tour Finals

Guangzhou: Despite winning the first game and was leading 18-17 in the second game, World No. 1 women’s singles player Tai Tzu Ying had to surrender her BWF World Tour Finals opening match by going down to World No. 3 Nozomi Okuhara of Japan 21-15, 18-21, 19-21 in a thrilling 3-setter in the Group B match. Continue reading Tai Tzu Ying, PV Sindhu suffer opening-day loss at BWF World Tour Finals

Tai Tzu Ying retires, Nozomi Okuhara to play Chen Yu Fei in the Fuzhou China Open final

Fuzhou: Women’s singles No. 1 seed Tai Tzu Ying of Taiwan had to retire from the women’s singles semi-final match against Nozomi Okuhara of Japan midway through the third set on Saturday. Continue reading Tai Tzu Ying retires, Nozomi Okuhara to play Chen Yu Fei in the Fuzhou China Open final

Nozomi Okuhara sets up Denmark Open final with Tai Tzu Ying

Odense: Japan’s No. 3 seed Nozomi Okuhara of Japan who lost to Carolina Marin of Spain in the first round of China Open last month, exacted revenge against the Rio Olympic gold medalist on Saturday, beating Marin 18-21, 21-12, 21-16 in a 75-minute battle to enter the Denmark Open final. Continue reading Nozomi Okuhara sets up Denmark Open final with Tai Tzu Ying

Third time’s the charm as PV Sindhu wins India’s first World Championships title

Basel: The third time was a charm for PV Sindhu of India, who finally won her first and also India’s first World Championships title in Basel on Sunday afternoon after having to remain as runner-up each of the past two years. Not this time though, as she delivered a completely dominant and one-sided final against Nozomi Okuhara of Japan. Continue reading Third time’s the charm as PV Sindhu wins India’s first World Championships title

PV Sindhu sets up rematch with Nozomi Okuhara at World Championships final

Basel: On Sunday, India’s PV Sindhu has set up a much-anticipated rematch with Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara in what would be a repeat of the 2017 World Championships women’s singles final. Continue reading PV Sindhu sets up rematch with Nozomi Okuhara at World Championships final