He Bingjiao 2-0 Chen Yufei: Some Netizens Are Not Happy

Jayce September 6, 2024 5 0

Fans hope that He Bingjiao will maintain her current form.

On August 3,the final quarterfinal match of the 2024 Paris Olympic women’s singles took place. The 6th seed and world No. 9, He Bingjiao, delivered an outstanding performance, winning in straight sets 2-0 (21-16, 21-17) against the world No. 2, 2nd seed, and Olympic champion Chen Yufei, advancing to the women’s singles semifinals. In the semifinals, He Bingjiao will face the three-time world champion and Spanish star, Carolina Marin.

Netizen comments:

“I don’t want to see Los Angeles mentioned. Chen Yufei wanting to play is great, but if she doesn’t want to, she shouldn’t force herself. With recurring back and foot injuries and contracting COVID three times in one cycle, not to mention having had injections earlier this year, many times it was just to keep the national team women’s singles afloat. Her professional career and life should be her own choice.”

“Watching this match, Chen Yufei’s loss wasn’t unfair; He Bingjiao played exceptionally well! I hope He Bingjiao continues to maintain this form. She is now the only Chinese women’s singles player left! Let’s fight for the semifinals! It’s all our own players, so whoever wins is fine.”

“From the 2019 Sudirman Cup to winning the All England, Year-End Finals, World Championships, and Olympic gold, saying today’s result isn’t disappointing is impossible. You’ve done well in this cycle, Chen Yufei. You are truly amazing. I hope you can play for yourself in the remaining time.”

“From 2018 to 2024, I haven’t watched every one of your matches, like a pseudo-fan. From writing about you in exam essays to integrating my love for you into my passion for badminton, you’ve become a bright light in my life. During the Tokyo Games, without a phone to get updates, I learned about your matches from others. When you won and kissed the court you love, I was deeply moved and excited for a long time, because your hard work finally paid off.”

“As you started new competitions and a new Olympic cycle, you faced doubts and declines in performance. But in competitive sports, there are wins and losses, and no one is an absolute winner. Yet, you overcame these setbacks, starting a new version of yourself. You have walked a difficult path and have been very tired and struggling. Wipe your sweat and rest well. Regardless of this result, it is the result of your hard work. The path of being the top seed for two cycles is tough, but you never gave up. You’ve done well for everyone. I hope you stay safe and healthy, enjoy the court you love, and fight for yourself. An end is a new beginning, but not your end. Keep going, Chen Yufei. See you in Los Angeles.”