World No. 1 Tzu-ying not surprised that she’s finally beaten


He Bingjiao of China celebrates after beating Tai Tzu Ying of Taiwan in their womans singles match during the badminton World Championships in Nanjing, Jiangsu province on August 3, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Johannes EISELE

WORLD No. 1 women’s singles shuttler Tai Tzu-ying is only human after all.

The 24-year-old Taiwanese was finally beaten in her 32nd match which also put an end to hopes of a maiden world title.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Sport , bureaus

Next In Badminton

Survival without surgery
Pearly-Thinaah seek to break home jinx
Zii Jia returns early to regain top 20 world ranking status
Feeling the strain
Chance for Pearly-Thinaah to break home curse
Is the Malaysian Open starting too early? Aaron thinks so
No surgery, no regrets for Zii Jia
From world number 8 to 144: Ranking concerns push Zii Jia back to action at Malaysian Open
Seu Bock set to return as men’s singles coach
Jonassen insists he’ll remain in current position and stick to his mission

Others Also Read