Shi Yuqi Archives - Page 13 of 15

Lee Chong Wei on course for record seventh Japan Open title

Tokyo: Lee Chong Wei is now one win away from becoming the most successful male player in Japan Open history after blowing past No. 2 seed Shi Yuqi of China 21-19, 21-8 in the semi-final on Saturday. Lee had more difficulty today in the first round, particularly after Shi reeled off 6 straight points to open a huge gap with 11-4 in the first set. Continue reading Lee Chong Wei on course for record seventh Japan Open title

Lee Chong Wei advances, Lin Dan ousted at Japan Open

Tokyo: Lee Chong Wei was through to the Japan Open semifinals, while No. 7 seed Lin Dan was headed home. Continue reading Lee Chong Wei advances, Lin Dan ousted at Japan Open

Lin Dan claims China National Games title over Shi Yuqi (5 pics)

Tianjin: A 34-year-old badminton player played through 15 matches in the last 19 days, Lin Dan, the greatest badminton player of all time, conjured perhaps his greatest trick of all here in Tianjin on Friday by beating 21-year-old and World No. 3 Shi Yuqi 21-12, 21-13 to claim his fourth China National Games title and extended his lead at the top of the all-time men’s winners’ list. Continue reading Lin Dan claims China National Games title over Shi Yuqi (5 pics)

World Championships: Akane Yamaguchi, Shi Yuqi crash out in Glasgow

Glasgow: Top favorites Lin Dan and Chen Long advanced as expected, but the upset-riddled World Championships took another hit when women’s singles No. 1 seed Akane Yamaguchi and men’s singles No. 4 seed Shi Yuqi were ousted by their respective opponents on Thursday. Continue reading World Championships: Akane Yamaguchi, Shi Yuqi crash out in Glasgow

China national badminton team off to Chengdu for training camp

Chengdu: China’s men’s and women’s national badminton teams are undergoing rigorous training in Chengdu to prepare for the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Championships that will be held August 21–27 at Emirates Arena in Glasgow, Scotland. Continue reading China national badminton team off to Chengdu for training camp

Shi Yuqi – I Believe I Can Fly!!

Gold Coast: World No. 5 men’s singles player Shi Yuqi of China was taking a break from the 2017 Sudirman Cup training to enjoy the most exhilarating adventure experience on the Gold Coast – SkyPoint. Continue reading Shi Yuqi – I Believe I Can Fly!!

Lin Dan beats Shi Yuqi in Swiss Open final

Basel: Top seed Lin Dan put on a masterclass as he exacted sweet revenge on second seed Shi Yuqi with a 21-12, 21-11 victory over his junior in the Swiss Open final. Shi had won their past encounter last week, beating Lin in the All England final 24-22, 21-11.

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Lin Dan to play Shi Yuqi in Swiss Open final

Basel: The 33-year-old two-time Olympic champion Lin Dan of China booked his place in the Swiss Open final with a comfortable 21-17, 21-17 win over Anthony Sinisuka Ginting of Indonesia at the St. Jakobshalle in Münchenstein on Saturday.

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Lin Dan advances, Vivian Hoo/Woon Khe Wei exit Swiss Open

Basel: The men’s singles No. 1 seed Lin Dan of China is back in the Swiss Open semi-finals on Friday, the tournament he had won in 2004 and 2008.

Lin was struggling to move fluently against Ihsan Maulana Mustofa of Indonesia in the first set. The two-time Olympic champion had to rely on his experience to slowly claw his way back from 10-14 to surge ahead and took the first set 21-17. The second set was surprisingly one-sided with the Chinese star winning 21-14. Lin who also known as “Super Dan” will play another Indonesian player Anthony Sinisuka Ginting on Saturday.