Showdown at the Indonesia Open: Top Seeds Advance Amid Upsets
Shi Yuqi defeated Wang Zhengxing to advance in the Indonesia Open; Chen Yufei withdrew. Top players Kunlavut Vitidsarn, Chou Tien-chen, and An Se-young also moved forward, eliminating their opponents. Notable matches highlighted intense competition as players vie for the coveted title.
Defending champion Shi Yuqi dominated the court against compatriot Wang Zhengxing, winning 21-13, 21-6, at the Indonesia Open on Friday.
The Chinese star set up a semi-final showdown with last year's runner-up Anders Antonsen of Denmark, who bested Lee Cheuk Yiu of Hong Kong 23-21, 21-9.
In the women's category, an unexpected twist occurred when defending champion Chen Yufei withdrew due to injury, permitting Han Yue, also of China, to advance to the semi-finals.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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