All England Open 2025 sees Christie beat Leong; Sen, Bansod win
The All England Open 2025 openers has Jonatan Christie beating Leong Jun Hao, while Lakshya Sen and Malvika Bansod also won.
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ALL ENGLAND OPEN 2025 OPENERS SAW CHRISTIE TAKE OUT LEONG
The All England 2025 openers on Tuesday saw Christie take out Leong, 21-11, 21-19, in Birmingham.
Furthermore, The Indonesian No.3 seed went off to a strong start before holding off his Malaysian opponent in the second set to pull off the win.
Moreover, Christie could be up for a deep run at Birmingham after he struggled last year.
“I’m so glad I have the opportunity to be (coming here as) the champion. Last year, I came here with nothing,” the Indonesian said.
” The first four tournaments of last year, I lost in the first and second rounds. I came here with nothing to lose, I just pushed myself 100% but this year is really different,” he added.
SHI, SEN HURDLE FOES; LI RALLIES TO BEAT YANG
World No1 Shi Yu Qi and Sen hurdled their respective foes, while Li Shi Feng rallied to beat Canada’s Brian Yang.
Moreover, Shi put away Indonesia’s Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo, 21-13, 21-8, while Sen defeated Chinese Taipei’s Su Li-yang, 13-21,21-17, 21-15.
Furthermore. Sen will next face Christie in the next round.
Li came from behind to topple Yang, 21-18, 18-21, 21-16.
However, HS Prannoy was not as lucky, as the Indian shuttler absorbed a 19-21, 16-21 loss to Frenchman Toma Junior Popov.
YAMAGUCHI WINS; BANSOD STUNS SINGAPOREAN NO.12 SEED IN WOMEN’S SINGLES ACTION
Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi overpowers Thuy Linh Nguyen of Vietnam, 21-19, 21-12, in women’s singles action.
Furthermore, the Japanese world No.3 and last year’s finalist is out to bounce back this year after she retired in the 2024 final due to a hip injury.
Moreover, Yamaguchi will next face Bansod for a place into the quarterfinals.
Bansod stunned Singaporean No.12 seed Yeo Jia Min, 21-13, 10-21, 21-17.
Meanwhile, South Korean world No.1 An Se-young and India’s top women’s shuttler PV Sindhu start their campaigns on Wednesday.
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