US Open 2024: Lei Lan Xi Reaches Semifinals as Lone Survivor, Keng Shu-Liang/Zhang Chi Fall in Quarterfinals
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On June 29, the quarterfinals of the 2024 US Badminton Open concluded. The Chinese badminton team secured one win and one loss. Pits Shu-Liang/Zhang Chi were stopped in the quarterfinals, while Lei Lanxi came from behind to defeat Prieur, advancing to the semifinals. Here are today’s match updates:
2024 US Open | Match Scores
Lei Lan Xi came from behind to defeat Prieur 15-21, 21-11, 21-18, advancing to the semifinals and avenging his earlier loss at the Swiss Open this year. He will face Watanabe Hiroyuki in the next round, who won against Uriel 21-8, 21-10, achieving his first victory against Uriel.
Keng Shu-Liang/Zhang Chi lost to Kanraha/Moonwang 18-21, 25-23, 18-21, with Kanraha/Moonwang achieving their first victory against the Chinese pair. Kanraha/Moonwang will face Kurasawa Rui/Kato Yuna in the semifinals. Kurasawa/Kato narrowly defeated Jolie/Gayatri 21-17, 17-21, 21-19, achieving their first victory against them.
Other Notable Player Updates:
Nabe Natsuki defeated Busanan 21-12, 21-19, advancing to the semifinals and avenging her loss at the 2017 Thailand Masters. She will face Malvika in the next round. Malvika came from behind to defeat Gilmore 10-21, 21-15, 21-10, avenging her loss at last year’s Hailu Open.
Tanaka Yushi narrowly defeated Suriyan 6-21, 21-14, 21-19, advancing to the semifinals and achieving his first victory against Suriyan. He will compete against Loh Kean Yew for a spot in the final. Loh came from behind to defeat Liao Zhuofu 16-21, 21-6, 21-17, achieving his first victory against Liao.
Zhang Beiwen defeated Xu Minqi 21-14, 21-13, advancing to the semifinals and achieving her first victory against Xu. She will face Akane Hayashi in the next round. Hayashi won against Song Shuyun 21-14, 21-14, achieving her first victory against Song.
Ben Lane/Vendy defeated Lu Mingzhe/Tang Kaiwei 21-13, 18-21, 21-10, advancing to the semifinals and achieving their first victory against Lu/Tang. They will compete against Pakka/Perachai for a spot in the final. Pakka/Perachai easily defeated Chen Ziyi/Presley 21-12, 21-11 in 27 minutes, achieving their first victory against them.
