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On the morning of June 30, the semifinals of the 2024 US Badminton Open concluded. Lei Lanxi defeated Watanabe Hiroyuki and will compete for his first men’s singles tour title tomorrow. Here are the match summaries:
2024 US Open | Match Scores
Lei Lanxi displayed excellent form, defeating Watanabe Hiroyuki in straight sets 21-18, 21-14, advancing to the final and avenging his loss at the 2019 Canada Open. He will compete against Tanaka Yushi for the men’s singles title. Tanaka defeated Loh Kean Yew 21-15, 21-18, avenging his earlier loss.
Zhang Beiwen, playing on home ground, won against Akane Hayashi 21-12, 23-21, advancing to the final. She will face Japan’s Nabe Natsuki, who easily defeated Malvika 21-16, 21-13.
Perachai/Pakkapak fought through three tough sets to defeat the English pair Ben Lane/Vendy 21-18, 15-21, 21-18, advancing to the final and achieving their second consecutive victory against them. They will face Liu Guangheng/Yang Bohan in the final. Liu/Yang won against Zhang Keqi/Chen Xinyuan 21-13, 21-16, achieving their first victory against them.
Iwanaga Suzu/Nakanishi Takemi defeated Xu Xinfei/Xu Yifei 21-12, 21-17, advancing to the final and achieving their first victory against them. They will face Moonwang/Kanraha in the final. Moonwang/Kanraha defeated Kurasawa Rui/Kato Yuna 21-17, 21-10, achieving their first victory against them.
Pakkapak/Moonwang came from behind to defeat Walker/Lohao 15-21, 21-18, 21-16, advancing to the final and achieving their first victory against them. They will face Jesper/Emily in the final. Jesper/Emily defeated Lu Zhen/Li Zizhen 22-20, 22-24, 21-17, achieving their first victory against them.
