Chen Yu Fei, Tai Tzu-Ying set up high-profile final at Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2024

Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Chen Yu Fei of China and silver medallist Tai Tzu-Ying of Chinese Taipei registered comprehensive victories to set up a highly anticipated women’s singles final in Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2024 at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stium here on Saturday.

World .2 Chen Yu Fei was at top of her game as she prevailed by 21-13, 21-18 against compatriot Wang Zhi Yi in HSBC BWF 750 Series bminton tournament, organised by Bminton Association of India.

Earlier, fourth seed Tai Tzu-Ying defeated Yeo Jia Min of Singapore 21-13, 21-18 in 37 minutes.

all-Chinese semi-final began with Chen Yu Fei accumulating five consecutive points to gain a 5-2 vant and replicating that to race furr ahe and establish a 10-4 le. Asian Games 2022 silver medallists built on that momentum to claim first game.

In second game, Wang Zhi Yi overturned her 4-6 deficit to gain a 12-8 vant. However, Chen Yu Fei eventually drew level at 18-18 and clinched next three points to end her compatriot’s challenge.

Speaking after he win, Chen Yu-Fei stated, "I feel I played very well. Experience is very important and last game can't decide my tomorrow. Tomorrow’s match is very important and I have to give my best."

In or semi-final, Yeo Jia Min initially held an 8-5 le over Tai Tzu-Ying. But once Chinese Taipei shuttler drew level at 11-11, she never looked back and pocketed opening game.

In second game, Tai Tzu Ying trailed 13-17 before scoring six consecutive points and went on to book her final berth.

“I am really very happy and enjoyed playing at this (Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2024) event today. I was falling behind in second game but I won. audience cheering for me gave me strength and helped me turn game,” said Tai Tzu-Ying after her victory.

In women’s doubles, Mayu Matsumoto and Wakana Nagahara of Japan overcame Hangzhou Asian Games silver medallists Baek Ha Na and Lee So Hee of Korea 21-13, 21-16.

y will take on World Championships 2023 bronze medallists Zhang Shu Xian and Zheng Yu of China who defeated compatriots Li Wen Mei and Liu Xuan Xuan 19-21, 21-17, 21-18.

In mixed doubles, former World champions Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai of Thailand recorded a hard-fought 18-21, 21-15, 21-19 win over Ye Hong Wei and Lee Chia Hsin of Chinese Taipei.

Reigning Asian Champions Jiang Zhen Bang and Wei Ya Xin of China will take on Thai pair in final after packing off Kim Won Ho and Jeong Na Eun of South Korea 21-19, 21-18.