Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Finals: Malaysian Pairs Advance to Semi-Finals
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 – Two national representatives in the mixed doubles event, Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei and Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai, have advanced to the semi-finals of the 2024 Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, China, after finishing their first and second matches in Group B respectively.
Soon Huat-Shevon’s Gritty Win
In the action held at the Hangzhou Olympic Gymnasium Sports Center, Soon Huat-Shevon, who came with a mission to win, had to work hard before defeating Indonesian pair, Dejan Ferdinansyah-Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja 17-21, 21-15, 21-15 in more than an hour.
Tang Jie-Ee Wei Maintain Unbeaten Record
Meanwhile, Tang Jie-Ee Wei managed to maintain their unbeaten record in the group stage when they defeated Japan’s Hiroki Midorikawa-Natsu Saito. The pair, ranked eighth in the world, won straight sets 21-17, 21-18 in a match that lasted 41 minutes.
Semifinals Lineup
Both national pairs will play in the semi-finals tomorrow with their opponents to be determined in the draw scheduled to take place tonight.
Shevon’s Reaction
For Shevon, she was happy with their success in reaching the semi-finals of the tournament after their last appearance in the 2020 edition.
"We are really happy to progress to the semi-finals. We never thought we would make this far. Looking at the draw initially, we thought we have a chance, but we are not putting expectations too high because the pairs in our group are very good. So making it to the semi-finals means a lot to us," she said in an audio shared with the media via BWF today.
Conclusion
The Malaysian pairs’ success in the BWF World Tour Finals is a testament to their hard work and dedication. As they move on to the semi-finals, they will face tougher challenges, but with their skills and determination, they are confident of making a strong showing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How did the Malaysian pairs perform in the group stage?
A: Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei and Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai advanced to the semi-finals after finishing their first and second matches in Group B respectively.
Q: What was the result of Soon Huat-Shevon’s match against Dejan Ferdinansyah-Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja?
A: Soon Huat-Shevon won 17-21, 21-15, 21-15 in more than an hour.
Q: What was the result of Tang Jie-Ee Wei’s match against Hiroki Midorikawa-Natsu Saito?
A: Tang Jie-Ee Wei won 21-17, 21-18 in 41 minutes.
Q: When will the semi-final draw take place?
A: The semi-final draw is scheduled to take place tonight, with the matches to be played tomorrow.