Top-ranked Viktor Axelsen out of badminton's Thailand Open
BANGKOK: Badminton world number one Viktor Axelsen pulled out of the Thailand Open on Thursday (May 19), citing an injury he sustained at last week's Thomas and Uber Cup finals.
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Srikanth, Sindhu enter second round but Saina, Prannoy exit from Thailand Open
Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy, the protagonists of India's historic Thomas Cup triumph, suffered contrasting fates in the opening round of Thailand Open on Wednesday. Sindhu, seeded sixth and ranked seventh in the world, staved off a spirited challenge from world number 62, USA's Lauren Lam 21-19 19-21 21-18 to set up a clash with Sim Yu Jin, who had played a pivotal role in Korea's Uber Cup win. Fresh from playing a major role in the Thomas Cup victory, Srikanth, seeded eighth, produced a gritty show to get the better of Brice Leverdez of France 18-21 21-10 21-16 in 49 minutes.
South Korea dethrone China to win badminton's Uber Cup in nail-biter
South Korea stunned defending champions China to win badminton's prestigious Uber Cup on Saturday in an epic battle that went down to the wire in Bangkok. The holders were aiming for a 16th title in the women's team championship but with the countries deadlocked at 2-2 it all boiled down to a singles match between China's 15th-ranked Wang Zhiyi and 46th-ranked Sim Yu-jin. Sim, who turned 23 on Friday, sprang an upset by beating Wang 28-26, 18-21, 21-8 in a thrilling 88 minutes -- and with it South Korea's first Uber Cup crown in 12 years. It was a hugely disappointing conclusion for China, who had jumped out to an early lead in the tie when Chen Yufei sealed a spectacular come-from-behind win against An Se-young in a marathon match full of drama.
South Korea Dethrone China To Win Uber Cup In Nail-Biter
South Korea stunned defending champions China to win badminton's prestigious Uber Cup on Saturday in an epic battle that went down to the wire in Bangkok. The holders were aiming for a 16th title in the women's team championship but with the countries deadlocked at 2-2 it all boiled down to a singles match between China's 15th-ranked Wang Zhiyi and 46th-ranked Sim Yu-jin. Sim, who turned 23 on Friday, sprang an upset by beating Wang 28-26, 18-21, 21-8 in a thrilling 88 minutes -- and with it South Korea's first Uber Cup crown in 12 years.
Hasil Final Uber Cup 2022: Korea Juara Usai Tumbangkan China
Korea Selatan berhasil menjadi juara Uber Cup 2022. An Seyoung dkk menumbangkan sang juara bertahan China di laga final 3-2.
Jadwal Final Uber Cup 2022: Korea Vs China Siang Ini
Korea Selatan dan China akan bertemu di final Uber Cup 2022. Menilik jadwal final Uber Cup 2022, pertandingan akan digelar pada siang hari ini.
Srikanth & Co. assure India of at least a bronze at Thomas Cup
Indian men's badminton team scripted a memorable 3-2 win over Malaysia to enter the semifinals of Thomas Cup for the first time in 43 years but the women's side bowed out after losing 0-3 to Thailand in the Uber Cup here on Thursday. India is thus assured of at least a bronze at the Thomas Cup. The country has not won a medal at the event since 1979. India had bagged three bronze in the past when they reached inter-zonal finals. However, it is the first time since the change in the qualifying format that the country won a medal at the prestigious tournament.
Kandas di Perempatfinal, Tim Uber Indonesia Sudah Lampaui Harapan
Manajer Tim Indonesia Hendro Santoso mengapresiasi hasil Bilqis Prasista dkk sekalipun mereka langsung tersingkir di perempaffinal Uber Cup 2022. Torehan mereka dinilai sudah lampaui harapan.