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    Chen Yufei, Yamaguchi power into last 16 at badminton China Open
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    Chen Yufei, Yamaguchi Power Into Last 16 At Badminton China Open

    By IANS News September 07, 2023 • 09:34 AM View: 989
    Ng Ka Long Angus: Olympic champion Chen Yufei of China and world No. 2 Akane Yamaguchi of Japan both stormed into the second round of the women's singles at the badminton China Open here.

    Chen, the 3rd seed at the tournament, beat Zhang Beiwen of the United States 21-18, 21-5, reports Xinhua. "I was patient and determined on the court, so I got some key points and sealed the victory," Chen noted.

    The Hangzhou native has been selected as a torchbearer for the 19th Asian Games to be held in her hometown. "I heard about it this morning, and I feel very honored, grateful and excited. I have a new torch to collect now!" Chen said with a smile.

    TAGS Chen Yufei Akane Yamaguchi China Open Zhang Beiwen United States The Hangzhou Asian Games Putri Kusuma Wardani Anthony Sinisuka Ginting Kanta Tsuneyama Kodai Naraoka Lee Zii Jia Shi Yuqi Magnus Johannesen Li Shifeng Chou Tien
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