Tag: 2024 Chinese Taipei Open

Heal First! Tai Tzu Ying Withdraws from Arctic and Denmark Opens
Tai Tzu Ying was originally scheduled to participate in two upcoming events in Europe, including the Arctic Badminton Open in Finland next week and the Denmark Open. However, she has now confirmed her withdrawal from the tournament, as indicated on the official website’s participation list.
Ranked fifth in the world, Tai Tzu Ying competed in the Paris Olympics this year despite being injured but unfortunately was eliminated in the group stage. With her retirement countdown underway, she didn’t want to disappoint her fans and planned to compete as scheduled. However, her knee injury has been a constant issue. She reached the semifinals of the Japan Open but withdrew due to knee problems. She made it to the quarterfinals in Taipei, but also had to withdraw in Hong Kong. In her most recent competition, she was eliminated in the first round of the China Open.
Today, Tai visited Chang Gung Memorial Hospital for further examination of her knee injury to determine her upcoming schedule. Earlier, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) website showed changes in the participation list; Tai was initially listed for both the Arctic and Denmark Opens but has now been marked as withdrawn.
Coach Lai Chien-Cheng stated that they had originally planned to depart for Europe this week, but after assessment, the team felt that having Tai compete while constantly battling injuries was not ideal. Therefore, she will focus on healing her injuries throughout October, and her upcoming schedule will be determined based on her condition.
Tai Tzu Ying
October 8, 2024
Chinese Taipei Secures Two Titles at 2024 Taipei Open
Host nation Chinese Taipei claimed two titles at the 2024 Taipei Open, winning both the Men’s Singles and Men’s Doubles at Taipei Arena.
In the Men’s Singles final, it was an all-Chinese Taipei affair as world No. 13 Lin Chun-Yi defeated compatriot Chi Yu-jen 21-7, 21-13, securing his second BWF World Tour title. Earlier this year, the 24-year-old also claimed victory at the Swiss Open, another Super 300 event.
The Men’s Doubles final was also an all-Chinese Taipei match, with Lee Jhe-huei and Yang Po-hsuan overcoming Chiang Chien-wei and Wu Hsuan-yi. World No. 10 pair Jhe-huei and Po-hsuan triumphed 21-7, 25-23, marking their second BWF World Tour win of the year, having previously captured the German Open title.
Chinese Taipei’s bid for a third title fell short in the Mixed Doubles, as Thailand’s Pakkapon Teeraratsakul and Phataimas Muenwong emerged victorious in a 40-minute contest, defeating Yang Po-hsuan and Hu Ling-fang 21-17, 21-19. Pakkapon and Phataimas had earlier won the US Open.
Meanwhile, Indonesia secured the Women’s Doubles title through Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma and Amallia Cahaya Pratiwi, who defeated Jesita Putri Miantoro and Febi Setianingrum 21-15, 21-16, adding to their Australian Open triumph.
In the Women’s Singles final, South Korea’s Sim Yu-jin emerged victorious, defeating Indonesia’s Putri Kusuma Wardani. Yu-jin, the eighth seed, took just 34 minutes to seal a 21-17, 21-13 win.
Phataimas Muenwong
Pakkapon TEERARATSAKUL
Yang Po Han
Lee Jhe Huei
Chi Yu Jen
Lin Chun Yi
September 12, 2024
Taipei Open: Chi Yu Jen Stops Chou Tien Chen Quest
Chou Tien Chen will need to wait another year to match compatriot Tai Tzu Ying’s five Taipei Open titles after being defeated in the semifinals of the 2024 YONEX Taipei Open by Chi Yu Jen.
Top-seeded Chou, who had previously claimed the title in 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2022, was beaten by his younger teammate 19-21, 21-11, 21-17 in a hard-fought 73-minute battle. This marks Chi’s first victory over Chou after losing their previous three encounters.
For Chi, this is a breakthrough, surpassing last year’s Round of 16 finish. He now advances to face another fellow Taiwanese player, second-seeded Lin Chun-Yi, in the men’s singles final. Lin secured his spot by defeating Lee Chia Hao 21-12, 21-19.
In other action, top-seeded women’s doubles duo Benyapa and Nuntakarn Aimsaard from Thailand were also knocked out in the semifinals. They fell to Indonesia’s Jesita Putri Miantoro and Feni Setianingrum 17-21, 21-9, 21-18.
Indonesia will now take home the women’s doubles title, with second seeds Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma and Amallia Cahaya Pratiwi winning their semifinal match against Laksika Kanlaha and Phataimas Muenwong 25-23, 21-16.
Chi Yu Jen
Chou Tien Chen
September 10, 2024
Pakkapon Teeraratsakul and Phataimas Muenwong Claim 2024 Taipei Open Title
Pakkapon Teeraratsakul and Phataimas Muenwong were crowned champions of the 2024 YONEX Taipei Open on Sunday, overcoming the local duo Yang Po Hsuan and Hu Ling Fang in straight sets.
Despite being the underdogs against their second-seeded opponents, the Thai pair took less than 40 minutes to secure a 21-17, 21-19 victory, making them the first mixed doubles champions from Thailand in the tournament’s history.
This victory also marks the duo’s second title of the season. Currently ranked 28th in the world, Teeraratsakul and Muenwong had previously won another Super 300 event at the US Open in June.
Later, Yang redeemed himself in the men’s doubles final, where he teamed up with Lee Jhe-Huei to defeat compatriots Chiang Chien-Wei and Wu Hsuan-Yi 21-7, 25-23.
Phataimas Muenwong
Pakkapon TEERARATSAKUL
September 10, 2024
Hardworking Chou Tien-chen Reaches Semifinals, Aims for 5th Title
Chou Tien-chen advanced to the men’s singles semifinals at the Super 300 Taipei Open today, defeating Malaysia’s Hoh Justin 21-12, 21-14, moving one step closer to his fifth title in the tournament’s history.
Chou let out several emotional roars as he scored in the final moments of the match. He explained afterward that seeing so many spectators today motivated him to leave everyone with great memories. He also mentioned Tai Tzu-ying, who had just lost earlier, saying, “Even though Tai lost, she still won because so many people came to watch.”
Chou will face Chi Yu-jen in the semifinals, as Chi earlier defeated “Badminton Prince” Wang Tzu-wei in straight sets. Chou, who experienced a health issue last week (damage to his left lung tissue and surrounding soft tissue), said that he’s already very grateful to participate in the Taipei Open, and no matter who his opponent is, he will give it his all and show his best performance.
Chou has faced Chi Yu-jen three times in international competitions without losing. He remarked that his junior will certainly prepare thoroughly for the match, but Chou will take a humble approach and rise to the challenge.
Wang Tzu Wei
Tai Tzu Ying
Chou Tien Chen
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Chi Yu Jen
HOH Justin
September 9, 2024
Tai Tzu-ying Upset at Taipei Open
Tai Tzu-ying was unexpectedly defeated by world No. 34 Indonesian player Putri Kusuma Wardani with scores of 21-18, 16-21, 22-24 at the Super 300 Taipei Open, failing to advance to the women’s singles semifinals.
Although it was their first encounter, Tai was aware of Wardani’s fast attacking style and the unique playing style of Indonesian women’s singles players. Tai admitted that facing such an opponent made movement on court particularly challenging.
Facing a significant deficit in the deciding game, Tai managed to level the score and even held match points but ultimately could not secure the victory. She believed that her movement was restricted due to her injury but was grateful for the energy provided by the fans. Unfortunately, she was unable to win.
Struggling with a knee injury, Tai admitted that in any match there are wins and losses, and she felt that her injury meant she might lose every match.
After the match, Tai posted on her personal social media: “The final Taipei Open, thank you to the full crowd and everyone’s enthusiastic support. It’s a pity I couldn’t win, but I did my best. Thank you again for coming to support me. Starting in 2009, this is my last year at the Taipei Open. Special thanks to Dr. Lin for the emergency treatments before and after the match, which allowed me to play and show everyone what I’ve got.”
Putri Kusuma WARDANI
Tai Tzu Ying
September 9, 2024
Lin Chun-Yi Aspires to Surpass Chou Tien-Chen
The “left-handed powerhouse” Lin Chun-Yi advanced to the men’s singles round of 16 at the Taipei Open Super 300 series today, defeating 20-year-old Indian rising star S. Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian with a score of 24-22, 21-12. Lin hopes his performance will become more consistent as he sets his sights on qualifying for the year-end finals.
Lin Chun-Yi’s performance in the first half of the year was somewhat inconsistent. Despite reaching the semifinals at the Super 1000 Malaysia Open and winning the Swiss Open Super 300, he also experienced seven first-round exits while chasing Olympic qualification points. He admitted that competing for Olympic points required sacrificing training time, and though he missed out on Olympic qualification, he has recently regained his training rhythm, which is reflected in his tour results, including reaching the semifinals of the Super 500 Korea Open last week.
Looking ahead to the second half of the year, Lin aims to deliver consistent performances on the tour and is determined to qualify for the year-end finals for the first time in his career. He currently ranks 4th on the year-end points leaderboard, comfortably within the qualification range.
At 34, Chou Tien-Chen remains the top men’s singles player for Chinese Taipei, raising questions about when the next generation will step up. Lin Chun-Yi, who carries high expectations, said, “Chou Tien-Chen has set many records for Taipei on the international stage. Of course, I want to follow in my predecessor’s footsteps and even surpass him one day,” showing his ambition.
September 6, 2024
Tai Tzu-Ying’s Final Dance in Hong Kong Could Break 41-Year Tournament Record
Tai Tzu-Ying is scheduled to compete in the Hong Kong Open Super 500 series next week, where she could challenge a 41-year record in tournament history if she confirms her participation.
Following the Taipei Open, Tai is expected to join the Hong Kong Open, according to her original plan. However, her coach, Lai Chien-Cheng, mentioned that while they’ve registered for the tournament, the final decision will depend on circumstances, and there’s no guarantee that she will participate. The BWF (Badminton World Federation) requires top-ranked players to compete in at least two 500-level tournaments. For now, Tai has her sights set on the Hong Kong Open, while her participation in the Arctic Open in Finland in October and the Kumamoto Masters in Japan in November will be decided later.
The Hong Kong Open kicks off on the 10th of next week, and the draw was recently announced. With top-ranked players An Se-Young and Chen Yufei absent, third-ranked Tai Tzu-Ying is seeded first in the women’s singles category. If she competes, this will be her first appearance in a 500-level event this season, facing a qualifier in the first round.
Hong Kong has been a lucky venue for Tai Tzu-Ying, where she claimed titles in 2014, 2016, and 2017. This ties her with legends Han Aiping, Xie Xingfang, and Bang Soo-hyun for the most women’s singles titles in the tournament’s history. If she wins again in her final dance this year, Tai will become the first player to secure four women’s singles championships since the tournament’s inception in 1982.
September 6, 2024
Lee Yang/Wang Chi-Lin Team Up for Their Final Career Match This Week
Double Olympic gold medalists Lee Yang and Wang Chi-Lin are teaming up for the first time since the Olympics. They will be reuniting to compete in this week’s Chinese Taipei Open, aiming for a strong performance. Lee Yang and Wang Chi-Lin have already started practicing at the venue, with Lee Yang noting that the strong wind at the venue presents a significant challenge, and they will need to devise strategies to overcome it.
As Lee Yang has announced his retirement at the end of this season, Wang Chi-Lin has been partnering with new partner Chiu Hsiang-chieh in the Japan Open and Korea Open after the Paris Olympics. Returning to their home ground, Wang Chi-Lin has chosen to reunite with Lee Yang for this final match, hoping to give fans a memorable end to their partnership.
Lee Yang and Wang Chi-Lin’s best result at the Chinese Taipei Open was a runner-up finish in 2022.
For this Chinese Taipei Open, Lee Yang and Wang Chi-Lin are the top seeds. In the first round, they will face the French pair Mael Cattoen and Lucas Renoir, who are ranked 84th in the world and have no previous record of facing each other.
September 4, 2024
Wang Chi-lin and New Partner Make Rapid Progress: Performance Exceeds Expectations
Wang Chi-lin and his new partner, Chiu Hsiang-chieh, lost to the strong Korean duo of Seo Seung-jae and Kang Min-hyuk with scores of 27-25, 23-25, and 11-21 in the semifinals of the Super 500 Series Korea Open. Following the match, Wang Chi-lin commented, “The results have exceeded expectations, and the performance is quite satisfactory.”
The Lin-Chiu pair fought hard for 68 minutes before falling short of reaching the final. Wang Chi-lin noted, “Although it’s a bit disappointing, the results have exceeded expectations, and the performance is quite satisfactory. There is still plenty of room for improvement and adjustment.”
Wang Chi-lin also praised his new partner, the 21-year-old Chiu Hsiang-hsiang, saying, “My younger partner, Chiu, performed admirably. We will continue to work hard!”
Furthermore, the Chinese Taipei Open will commence on September 3rd, where Wang Chi-lin will reunite with Lee Yang to defend their home court. “Next week, I’ll be back with Lee Yang. See you at the Chinese Taipei Open!” The Lin-Lee pair is the top seed in men’s doubles, and this will be Lee Yang’s final participation in the Chinese Taipei Open.
September 3, 2024