Tag: Yushi Tanaka

田中涌士

Lei Lanxi and Weng Hongyang Fall Early in Arctic Open
On October 9th, during the men’s singles event at the 2024 Arctic Badminton Open, Lei Lanxi, fresh off his runner-up finish at the Hong Kong Open, lost 1-2 (17-21, 29-27, 16-21) to Japan’s Yushi Tanaka, exiting in the first round.
The match lasted 91 minutes, with Lei winning the second game after a closely contested 29-27 battle. Unfortunately, despite leading 15-12 in the deciding game, he allowed his opponent to mount a 9-1 run and lost the match.
In another match, Weng Hongyang, this year’s China Open champion, also exited in the first round, losing 11-21, 14-21 to Kunlavut Vitidsarn.
Now, only Li Shifeng and Lu Guangzu remain for China in the men’s singles. Li Shifeng will face Lee Cheuk Yiu in the Round of 16, holding a 3-0 head-to-head record. Meanwhile, Lu Guangzu will take on Koki Watanabe, with Lu having a 2-0 record against the Japanese player.
Weng Hong Yang
Lei Lan Xi
October 12, 2024
Lee Zii Jia Seeks Revenge in 2-Point Defeat Rematch
Lee Zii Jia will face off against Koki Watanabe in the quarterfinals for a much-anticipated rematch. In today’s round of 16 at the Arctic Badminton Super 500 tournament, world No. 14 Koki Watanabe comfortably defeated China’s Lu Guangzu 21-11, 21-13, advancing to the quarterfinals where he will meet Lee Zii Jia. This win marked Watanabe’s first victory over Lu in their three encounters. Earlier, Malaysian men’s singles player Lee Zii Jia also cruised into the quarterfinals, defeating another Japanese player, Yushi Tanaka, in straight sets.

Last month, in the China Open (Super 1000), Lee Zii Jia suffered a crushing defeat to Watanabe 15-21, 2-21, marking his second consecutive loss to the Japanese star. Now, as they meet again, will Lee Zii Jia exact revenge or will Koki Watanabe secure another victory? All eyes are on this battle.
Koki Watanabe
Lee Zii Jia
October 11, 2024
Yushi TANAKA
Character Introduction
Tanaka Yūshi(Japanese: たなかゆうし, May 5, 1999) is a Japanese male badminton player and a current member of the Japan national badminton team. Born in Kumamoto Prefecture, he graduated from Kikuchi Minami Junior High School and Yashiro Higashi High School.
In December 2021, Tanaka Chungshi reached the final of the All-Japan Comprehensive Badminton Championships, winning the national title with a surprise victory over pre-tournament favorite Naraoka Kondo.
In September 2022, Tanaka played in the Poland Badminton International and won his first title in an international series.
World Ranking – Men’s Singles 36, Week 30, 2024
Olympic Points – Men’s Singles 50, 32810 points
Finals Ranking – Men’s Singles 39, 25940 points

Equipment Used
ASTROX 99 Pro; ASTROX 99 Sapphire Navy; ASTROX 99; SHB65Z2MEX; SHB65Z3MEX; 10520YX/20717YX (Competition model)
Major Achievements
- 2024 Canadian Open Badminton Men’s Singles Quarterfinals
- 2024 U.S. Open Badminton Men’s Singles Champion
- 2024 Orleans Badminton Masters Men’s Singles Champion
- 2023 Chinese Taipei Kaohsiung Badminton Masters Men’s Singles Runner-up
- 2023 Indonesia Badminton Masters 100 I Men’s Singles Quarter-finals
- 2023 Osaka Badminton Challenge Men’s Singles Champion
- 2023 Estonia Badminton International Men’s Singles Champion
- 2022 North Harbour Badminton International Men’s Singles Champion
- 2022 Poland Badminton International Men’s Singles Champion
- 2021 All Japan Badminton Championships Men’s Singles Champion
- 2020 Peru Badminton International Men’s Singles Champion
July 30, 2024