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YONEX All England 2023: Marcus Ellis overcomes injury hell to return

Emotional Marcus Ellis vowed to fight on in badminton after conquering injury hell to return to the YONEX All England Open. The Huddersfield star underwent hip surgery in August last year, in such profound pain that he couldn't see a route back to the summit of the sport. Ad Ellis defied medical science and his own doubts to make another appearance at the world's oldest badminton tournament, staged at Utilita Arena Birmingham for the 30th time.

YONEX All England 2023: Lauren Smith rides emotional rollercoaster on opening day

Carlisle's Lauren Smith rode an emotional rollercoaster on her return to the world's oldest and most prestigious badminton tournament. The Olympian tasted sweet victory with Chloe Birch in women's doubles and then crushing defeat alongside Marcus Ellis in mixed doubles in the first round of the YONEX All England Open. Ad Smith and Birch got the tournament off to a perfect start for the hosts with a 21-9 21-18 first-round win over American pairing of Srivedya Gurazada and Ishika Jaiswal.

YONEX All England 2023: Birch hails resilient performance after winning start

Preston's Chloe Birch hailed a resilient performance and a winning start to the world's oldest and most prestigious badminton tournament. Birch tasted victory alongside women's doubles partner Lauren Smith to reach the second round at the YONEX All England Open, staged at Birmingham's Utilita Arena. Ad The home favourites sealed a 21-9 21-18 victory over the American pairing of Srivedya Gurazada and Ishika Jaiswal.

YONEX All England 2023: Ellis relishing return to action

The YONEX All England Open was the light at the end of Marcus Ellis' tunnel following an injury that left him questioning his future in the sport. After winning mixed doubles Commonwealth silver alongside Lauren Smith in Birmingham last summer, the 33-year-old underwent hip surgery to deal with ongoing pain. Ad There was no timeframe in terms of recovery and no assurances that he would be able to resume his professional career, providing the Olympic bronze medallist with the biggest challenge of his career.

YONEX All England 2023: Lauren Smith ready to battle on multiple fronts

This year's YONEX All England Open will provide a return on multiple fronts for Lauren Smith. The 31-year-old is gearing up for two campaigns in Birmingham, alongside Marcus Ellis in the mixed doubles and Chloe Birch in the women's doubles. Ad Partners on and off court, the European Mixed Team Championships in mid-February marked the first time since the Commonwealth Games that Smith and Ellis had played together following Ellis' hip operation.

YONEX All England 2023: Chloe Birch looking to shift mindset

For Chloe Birch, taking the next step is all about a change of mindset. Having played alongside Jess Pugh at the YONEX All England Open a year ago, Birch and Lauren Smith resumed their partnership later in the season and went on to win a memorable Commonwealth Games silver in Birmingham. Ad It was not the easiest year for Birch, who had to deal with switching partners and then spending time off court after Smith sustained an ankle injury towards the end of the season.

Apriyani/Fadia Fokus Satu Demi Satu di All England 2023

Ganda putri Apriyani Rahayu/Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti bertekad meraih hasil maksimal di All England 2023. Meski begitu, mereka ingin fokus satu demi satu menghadapi lawan.

Table tennis star Allen targeting pinnacle of sport

Craig Allen has gone from a holiday table tennis player to targeting the very pinnacle of his sport. Bromsgrove star Allen first played the sport in Tenerife with his mum, who helped to continue developing his passion for the game when they returned home. Ad Table tennis became another sport that he loved playing, though he knew that eventually he would have to make a choice about which he wanted to pursue.

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YONEX All England 2023: Marcus Ellis overcomes injury hell to return

YONEX All England 2023: Lauren Smith rides emotional rollercoaster on opening day

YONEX All England 2023: Birch hails resilient performance after winning start

YONEX All England 2023: Ellis relishing return to action

YONEX All England 2023: Lauren Smith ready to battle on multiple fronts

YONEX All England 2023: Chloe Birch looking to shift mindset

Apriyani/Fadia Fokus Satu Demi Satu di All England 2023

Table tennis star Allen targeting pinnacle of sport