the semi-finals of the All England Badminton Open 2023 took place at the Arena Birmingham in Birmingham, UK. Badminton enthusiasts from all over the world tuned in to witness some of the best players in the sport compete for a spot in the finals. The matches were full of excitement, upsets, and incredible performances, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
The Semi-Finals
It was a thrilling day for all badminton enthusiasts to watch some of the best players in the World play in the All England Semi-Finals
The first match of the day was the women’s doubles semi-final between Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand Pullela from India and Baek Ha Na and Lee So Hee from Korea. The Korean duo dominated the match, winning in straight sets 21-10 and 21-10. This victory secured their place in the finals and we look forward to see if they keep their form for the final match.
The mixed doubles semi-final match between Zheng Si Wei and Huang Ya Qiong from China and Rehan Naufal Kusharjanto and Lisa Ayu Kusumawati from Indonesia was an intense battle. The Chinese pair came out on top after a grueling three sets, winning 21-17, 13-21, and 21-13. Will they be able to get the bigger cheque in the final?
In the women’s singles semi-final match, Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi faced off against China’s Chen Yu Fei. The match was a close one in the first game, with both players displaying exceptional skill and technique. In the end, Chen Yu Fei emerged victorious, winning in straight sets 21-17 and 21-8.
The men’s doubles semi-final match between Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan from Indonesia and Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang from China was an intense and thrilling match. After a close first set, the Indonesian pair pulled ahead and won the match in three sets, 21-15, 19-21, and 29-27 in a match that lasted 68 minutes.
The men’s singles semi-final match was between Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia and China’s Shi Yu Qi. The match was a close one, with both players fighting hard for every point. In the end, Shi Yu Qi emerged victorious, winning in straight sets 21-19 and 21-13.
The next match was the women’s doubles semi-final between Kim So Yeong and Kong Hee Yong from Korea and Zhang Shu Xian and Zheng Yu from China. The Korean duo put on a dominant performance, winning in straight sets 21-14 and 25-23.
The mixed doubles semi-final match between Seo Seung Jae and Chae Yu Jung from Korea and Kim Won Ho and Jeong Na Eun also from Korea was a thrilling match that went to three sets. SEO and CHAE emerged victorious, winning 21-14, 28-26.
In the women’s singles semi-final match, Tai Tzu Ying from Chinese Taipei was beaten by An Se Young from South Korea in a thrilling match that lasted for 71 minutes. The match saw both players showcasing their skills and fighting tooth and nail for every point. In the end, it was An Se Young who emerged victorious with a scoreline of 17-21, 21-19, 24-22. The match was a testament to the quality of play on display at the All England Badminton Open 2023.
In the men’s doubles, the Indonesian pair of Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan, seeded third, faced off against the Chinese pair of Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang. In a closely fought match, Ahsan and Setiawan prevailed in three sets, winning 21-15, 19-21, 29-27.
Finally, in the men’s singles semi-finals, Chinese player Li Shi Feng took on Denmark’s Anders Antonsen. Li dominated the first set, winning 21-11, but Antonsen fought back to take the second set 21-19. In a nail-biting third set, Li managed to hold off Antonsen’s challenge and win 21-18. He will now face Shi Yu Qi in the final.
The All England Badminton Open 2023 has been an exciting tournament so far, and the semi-finals did not disappoint. With several close matches and unexpected upsets, the stage is set for an intense and thrilling final day of competition.
The Final 10 – Sunday Preview
The finals of the All England Badminton Open 2023 are being played today and it promises to be a super day of action. The top players from around the world have battled it out over the past few days, but now it’s time for the best of the best to compete for the coveted titles.
First up is the Women’s Doubles Final featuring KIM So Yeong and KONG Hee Yong from Korea against BAEK Ha Na and LEE So Hee also from Korea. BAEK and LEE are considered favourites by the bookmakers having odds of 1.66 at Bet365 but in a final anything can happen!
Next is the Mixed Doubles Final between the top-seeded Chinese pair of ZHENG Si Wei and HUANG Ya Qiong against the Korean duo of SEO Seung Jae and CHAE Yu Jung. Both pairs have had an impressive tournament so far, but Zheng/Huang are the super favourites. Will they keep up to their expectations?
The Women’s Singles Final will follow, and it promises to be a thrilling match between CHEN Yu Fei from China and AN Se Young from Korea. CHEN has already defeated the defending champion Tai Tzu Ying in the semi-finals, while AN overcame another Chinese player to secure her spot in the final. This is a battle between two of the best players in the world, and it’s sure to be a close match.
The Men’s Doubles Final will be an all-Indonesian affair, with the top-seeded pair of Fajar ALFIAN and Muhammad Rian ARDIANTO taking on the daddies. Both pairs have had a great tournament so far and it will be very interesting to see who comes out on top.
Finally, the Men’s Singles Final will feature two Chinese players, LI Shi Feng and SHI Yu Qi. Both players have been in great form throughout the tournament, but Shi is considered as a favourite by the bookmakers with odds giving him around 75% chance of winning.
Overall, it promises to be a day of high-quality badminton action, with the best players in the world competing for the prestigious titles at the All England Badminton Open 2023. Fans around the world will be eagerly watching to see who comes out on top.