Chinese shuttlers advance to mixed doubles final at 2025 Indonesia Masters


  • World
  • Sunday, 26 Jan 2025

JAKARTA, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- The 2025 Indonesia Masters semifinals were held in Jakarta on Saturday at the Istora Senayan Sports Stadium, with the Chinese shuttlers securing a spot in the mixed doubles final.

In mixed doubles semifinals, Guo Xinwa and Chen Fanghui of China impressed with a straight-game victory over Thailand's Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran.

The Chinese duo, showing remarkable coordination and skill, triumphed 22-20, 21-12 to book their place in the final. They will face Japan's Hiroki Midorikawa and Natsu Saito on Sunday in a bid for the title.

In the men's singles, Shi Yuqi faced Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn in a challenging match. Despite his best efforts, Shi was outplayed, losing 21-13, 21-17.

The women's doubles also saw a close contest as the Chinese pair Jia Yifan and Zhang Shuxian battled against South Korea's Kim Hye-jeong and Kong Hee-yong. The pair pushed their opponents to the limit but fell short in two tight games, 21-17, 22-20, concluding their tournament journey.

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