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  • Lee Yang/Wang Chi-Lin’s Final Dance Ends in Upset Loss

    Lee Yang/Wang Chi-Lin’s Final Dance Ends in Upset Loss

    The Olympic double gold medal pair, Lee Yang and Wang Chi-Lin were knocked out of the Taipei Open Super 300 men’s doubles round of 16 today, losing 21-15, 15-21, 20-22 to their junior teammates Yang Po-Han and Liu Kuang Heng, thus missing the opportunity to close Lee Yang’s “final dance” with a championship victory.

    The best result for the Li-Wang duo at the Chinese Taipei Open had been a runner-up finish in the past. As Lee Yang plans to retire after this year’s tournament, the pair reunited for this special occasion. However, they found themselves in a tough battle against the world-ranked 88th “Cold Wave Duo.” After the match, a frustrated Wang Chi-Lin said, “I played poorly, very badly. I really appreciate his tolerance on the court, but today I just didn’t perform well at all.”

    Lee Yang came to Wang’s defense, saying, “Chi-Lin has always been a great friend and partner. He really wanted to give me a perfect ending here at the Chinese Taipei Open, so he put a lot of pressure on himself, which made it hard for him today. But regardless, we fought for every shot out there.”

  • 15 Tournaments in 8 Months: Workhorse Chou Tien Chen Coughs Up Blood

    15 Tournaments in 8 Months: Workhorse Chou Tien Chen Coughs Up Blood

    Chou Tien-chen went to the hospital today after coughing up blood. After a thorough examination, it was confirmed that there was damage to his left lung and surrounding soft tissues, but no pneumothorax. He needs to rest for a week and avoid intense physical activity, but he is still expected to participate in the Taipei Open starting on September 3rd.

    Reports indicate that during the warm-up for the semifinals at the Japan Open last week, Chou used a breathing resistance trainer. Due to a rushed schedule, his rapid breathing may have caused the injury. After experiencing pain in his left rib, physical therapist Gao Min-shan provided emergency treatment, which alleviated the condition enough for him to compete.

    Chou Tien-chen stated, “Before the semifinals at the Japan Open against Kento Momota, I used the breathing resistance trainer because of the tight schedule. The fast breathing may have overextended my lungs, causing this injury. Every movement felt like an electric shock, which was very uncomfortable. I’m really thankful to have finished the final.”

    At 34 years old, Chou Tien Chen has participated in 15 world tour events this year and won the Super 300 Thailand Masters in January, earning a reputation as a workhorse. This season, he has played 43 matches and accumulated 2,257 minutes on the court, both impressive statistics showcasing his extraordinary endurance.