Swiss Open: Cheng Xing/Zhang Chi Overcome Strong Opponents to Reach Quarterfinals, Mens Singles and Doubles Halted in Second Round
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In the early hours of March 22, the 2024 Swiss Badminton Open Round of 16 concluded, with the Chinese team achieving one win and two losses. Lei Lanxi was defeated by Priyanshu Rajawat, Cheng Xing/Zhang Chi overcame Dejan/ Vidja, and Xie Haonan/Zeng Weihan narrowly lost to Katha/Isfahaniha.
Cheng Xing/Zhang Chi
Lei Lanxi faced a challenge from Indian rising star Priyanshu Rajawat and lost 14-21, 13-21, failing to reach the quarterfinals. Rajawat will next face Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien Chen, who defeated Quan Yichen 21-16, 12-21, 21-16, marking his second consecutive victory against Quan.
Xie Haonan/Zeng Weihan battled through three games but ultimately fell short, losing 21-15, 14-21, 19-21 to the Indonesian pair Katha/Isfahaniha, who will next face the Malaysian duo Goh Hong Kit/Haikal.
Cheng Xing/Zhang Chi performed brilliantly, defeating Dejan/Vidja 21-18, 21-14, securing their first head-to-head victory and advancing to the quarterfinals. Their next opponents will be Li Jiaxin/Ye Hongwei, who came from behind to defeat Kaneko/Yonemoto 16-21, 22-20, 21-17.
Other Key Matches:
- Srikanth avenged his two consecutive losses to Lee Zii Jia, winning 21-16, 21-15 to reach the quarterfinals. He will face Li Jiahao next, who defeated Lakshya 21-17, 21-15.
- Sayaka Takahashi came from behind to defeat Jaquesfeld 20-22, 21-8, 21-16, advancing to the quarterfinals with her fourth consecutive victory against her opponent. She will face fellow Japanese player Miyuki Miyazaki, who overcame Sindhu 16-21, 21-19, 21-16 for her first head-to-head victory.
- Magnus Johannesen defeated Farhan 21-18, 21-17, advancing to the quarterfinals with his first head-to-head victory. He will face Chinese Taipei’s Lin Junyi next, who avenged his loss at last year’s Canada Open by defeating Qi Youren 17-21, 21-11, 21-19.
