Xinhua News Agency, Mülheim, Germany, March 10 (Reporter Liu Yang) In the second round of the 2022 World Badminton World Championship German Open on the 10th, He Bingjiao defeated her old rival and famous Japanese player 2:0 in the women’s singles competition. Yamaguchi Akane, men’s singles player Lu Guangzu, lost to Indian veteran Sri Kanter again after last year’s World Championships and missed the quarterfinals.
He Bingjiao defeated No. 2 seed Akane Yamaguchi of the same age with 21:17 and 21:11, and successfully advanced to the quarterfinals. In the record between the two, last year’s world champion Akane Yamaguchi had previously maintained an overwhelming advantage of 12 wins and 1 loss. He Bingjiao said after the game that the victory did not fundamentally change the strength comparison, but it would give him a lot of confidence.
On March 10, He Bingjiao was in the game.Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Lu Yang
“From the point of view of the score, today’s game was a smooth one. But I didn’t dare to relax on the court at all, and I was ready to play three games. Akane Yamaguchi never gave up the game. Today, I have more desire to win, especially Win this new world championship.” He Bingjiao said.
Zhang Yiman took the lead in the first confrontation with No. 7 seed and Indian star Sindu, securing the victory with 21:14, 15:21 and 21:14. Zhang Yiman said after the game that the main reason for defeating Sindu was that he had a good physical reserve in winter training, the speed on the court had an advantage, and he maintained high pressure on the opponent, forcing the opponent to make many mistakes.
Women’s singles No. 3 seed and Olympic champion Chen Yufei beat Thailand’s Getong 21:8, 21:15 in 32 minutes. Han Yue and No. 4 seed and South Korean star An Seiying fought hard for three games and lost 19:21, 24:22, 15:21 and failed to advance.
Han Yue said after the game: “The opponent played more stably in the tiebreaker. I was a little anxious in the multi-shot confrontation. I made mistakes, didn’t stand it, and was pulled away by the opponent. Into the quarterfinals, or even the quarterfinals.”
Lu Guangzu fought hard for three games against the No. 8 seed and Srikanth in the men’s singles, losing 16:21, 23:21 and 18:21. Zhao Junpeng eliminated South Korean player Xu Chuhei with two 21:10. After the game, Lu Guangzu said that compared with last year’s World Championships, he handled the ball much better at the net, but the change in the rhythm of the opponent’s serve (ball) and return (ball) in the deciding game created new troubles.
On March 10, Lu Guangzu returned the ball in the game.Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Lu Yang
“Today, I got some initiative in the key time division. I didn’t get beaten all the time like last time, but I still lacked some control of the ball.” Lu Guangzu said, “Sri Kanter has comprehensive skills. It’s a bit of a loss. He’s better at grasping the situation on the court.”
Lu Guangzu said: “Compared with the match a few months ago, after some targeted training, my ability to face difficulties has improved. When I fell behind in the second and third rounds, I did not give up, I defended well, and formed more players. Shoot, look for opportunities to counterattack. This season, I hope to improve my strength as soon as possible and put the world ranking up.”
In the men’s doubles match, Liu Yuchen/Ou Xuanyi defeated the Japanese combination Koga Hui/Saito Taiichi by 21:18, 21:15, He Jiting/Zhou Haodong eliminated the fourth seed and the Indonesian combination Al by 21:15, 17:21 and 21:14. Fran/Arianto, locked in the quarter-finals.
The top seeds in women’s doubles and last year’s world champions Chen Qingchen/Jia Yifan easily defeated India’s Qiao Li/Praira with 21:16 and 21:12. Zhang Shuxian/Zheng Yu fought with Shin Seung-chan/Lee So-hee, the runner-up of last year’s World Championships and the No. 2 seed of South Korea, and finally eliminated the strong contenders for the championship with a score of 21:19, 15:21 and 21:14. Du Yue/Li Wenmei defeated Thai sisters Benjapa Emsad/Rentakhan Emsad 21:16, 21:13. Liu Xuanxuan/Xia Yuting lost 9:21 and 18:21 to the No. 3 seed and South Korean combination Kim So Young/Kong Xirong and missed the next round.
In the mixed doubles “civil war”, Huang Yaqiong and new partner Ou Xuanyi eliminated the Olympic champions and No. 2 seeds Wang Yilyu/Huang Dongping in 21:13 and 21:18.
Editors: Liu Yang, Huang Xuguo, Zheng Daojin, Qiu Xinyi (internship)Return to Sohu, see more
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