Jonatan Christie, Wang Zhi Yi claim BAC men’s, women’s titles
Jonatan Christie and Wang Zhi Yi claimed the Badminton Asia Championship (BAC) men’s and women’s singles titles, respectively, on Sunday.
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CHRISTIE BEATS LI TO CLAIM BAC MEN’S TITLE
Christie outlasted the challenge of home favorite Li Shi Feng, 21-15, 21-16, to claim the BAC men’s singles title in Ningbo, China, on Sunday.
The Indonesian shuttler had to go through No.1 seed Si Yuqi in the semifinals before defeating Li in the final.
“I’m quite happy to defeat Li Shi Feng and Si Yu Qi on their home ground. I didn’t expect to become champion again after winning the All England this year,” Christie said.
“Counting it as adding experience because it’s not easy to compete against an opponent on their home turf, similar to Indonesian spectators,” he added.
WANG ZHI YI TOPS CHEN IN ALL-CHINESE BAC WOMEN’S FINAL
Wang Zhi Yi defeated Chen Yu Fei, 21-19, 21-7, in an all-Chinese final to win the BAC women’s singles title.
Wang collected the title for the second time despite struggling with a knee injury after the 51-minute match.
“It’s even better than two years ago, as we had all four spots in the semifinals. IIt was not easy but I’m happy to win the gold medal,” Wang said.
World No.1 An Se-young of South Korea was eliminated by Chinese He Bingjiao in the quarterfinals.
CHINESE, KOREAN PAIRS WIN MEN’S, WOMEN’S DOUBLES TITLES
Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang topped Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin of Malaysia, 21-17, 15-21, 21-10, for the men’s doubles crown.
Sze Fei and Izzuddin ousted compatriots Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, 21-14, 21-18, in the semis.
Baek Ha Na and Lee So Hee beaut Zhang Shu Xian and Zheng Yu, 23-21, 21-12, for the women’s doubles crown.
In the mixed doubles final, Feng Yan Zhe and Huang Dong Ping topped Seo Seung Jae and Chae Yu Jung, 13-21, 21-15, 21-14.
