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Thrilling Upsets Mark Badminton Quarter-Finals Showdown

9/20/2025

Summary

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Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah lost to South Korea's Baek Ha-na and Lee So-hee in the women's doubles quarter-finals, despite leading 20-17 in the third game. The match concluded 21-23, 21-19, 20-22 after 88 minutes.
Han Yue secured her first win against Chen Yu Fei, finishing 22-20, 13-21, 21-19 in 65 minutes, highlighting her composure.
Kim Ga Eun defeated Wang Zhi Yi, reaching her first semifinal since winning the Korea Open last August.
Lin Chun-Yi eliminated fourth seed Li Shi Feng, while Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik will compete against Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty in the men's doubles semifinals.

History

Historical Context

The Badminton World Federation launched the first official Badminton World Championships in 1992, significantly enhancing the sport's global visibility. Since then, countries like South Korea and China have emerged as powerhouses, with South Korea's national team securing 12 Olympic medals. The recent quarter-finals highlight the competitive nature of badminton, showcasing talents like Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah, and underscoring the sport's rising international importance.

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Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah lost to South Korea's Baek Ha-na and Lee So-hee in the women's doubles quarter-finals, despite leading 20-17 in the third game. The match concluded 21-23, 21-19, 20-22 after 88 minutes.
Han Yue secured her first win against Chen Yu Fei, finishing 22-20, 13-21, 21-19 in 65 minutes, highlighting her composure.
Kim Ga Eun defeated Wang Zhi Yi, reaching her first semifinal since winning the Korea Open last August.
Lin Chun-Yi eliminated fourth seed Li Shi Feng, while Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik will compete against Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty in the men's doubles semifinals.

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