Thailand Masters 2024 Recap: He Jiting/Ren Xiangyu Triumph

dd yy September 6, 2024 8 0

Summary: The 2024 Thailand Masters concluded with the Chinese team securing one gold and one silver. He Jiting and Ren Xiangyu captured their first title of the season in the men’s doubles category by defeating Thai pair Peeratchai/Phakkapol. The women’s singles saw Japan’s Aya Ohori break a seven-year title drought by defeating Thailand’s Katethong. In the men’s singles, Chou Tien-chen avenged his previous losses to Loh Kean Yew to claim the title. Thailand emerged as the biggest winner with two golds and two silvers.

Detailed Results:

Men’s Doubles:

He Jiting/Ren Xiangyu (China) vs. Peeratchai/Phakkapol (Thailand):
- Score: 16-21, 21-14, 21-13
- Highlights: He/Ren overcame a first-game deficit to dominate the next two games and secure the championship.

Women’s Singles:

Aya Ohori (Japan) vs. Katethong (Thailand):
- Score: 18-21, 21-17, 21-13
- Highlights: Ohori fought back after losing the first game to clinch the title in three games.

Men’s Singles:

Chou Tien-chen (Chinese Taipei) vs. Loh Kean Yew (Singapore):
- Score: 21-16, 6-21, 21-16
- Highlights: Chou demonstrated resilience and tactical prowess to win the match despite a lopsided second game.

Women’s Doubles:

Benyapa Aimsaard/Nuntakarn Aimsaard (Thailand) vs. Li Yijing/Luo Xumin (China):
- Score: 21-13, 17-21, 27-25
- Highlights: The Thai pair edged out the Chinese duo in a thrilling three-game match.

Mixed Doubles:

Dechapol Puavaranukroh/Sapsiree Taerattanachai (Thailand) vs. Chen Tang Jie/Toh Ee Wei (Malaysia):
- Score: 21-12, 21-18
- Highlights: The Thai top seeds maintained control throughout the match to secure their second title of the season.