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.

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