Antonsen beats Christie to bag China Masters men’s title; An wins
Anders Antonsen beats Jonatan Christie to bag the China Masters 2024 men’s title, while An Se-young wins the women’s crown.
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ANTONSEN BEATS CHRISTIE TO CLAIM FOURTH BWF TOUR TITLE
Antonsen beats Christie, 21-15, 21-13, to claim his fourth BWF Tour title.
Furthermore, the Danish shuttler took off to an 11-5 start to take the opening set before stepping on the gas the rest of the way.
Moreover, Antonsen completed the demolition job in 51 minutes to become the first Danish player to win the title at Shenzhen.
“I’m so happy, so grateful. To win in China for the first time is so special,” the Dane said.
Christie fought hard to take an 8-6 edge in the second set before Antonsen took eight of the match’s last 10 points to seal the deal.
The Indonesian shuttler will still qualify to play for the BWF Tour Finals in Hangzhou despite losing the final.
AN TOO STRONG FOR HOME FAVORITE GAO FANGJIE TO TAKE WOMEN’S CROWN
An was too strong for home favorite Gao Fangjie, 21-12, 21-8, to take the women’s crown in the final.
Moreover, the 22-year-old South Korean shuttler needed only 38 minutes to collect her fourth BWF World Tour victory this season.
Furthermore, it was also An’s 27th title in her career.
“I’m happy beyond words to win this title. I was determined to succeed,” An said.
“I’ve really discovered the objective of an athlete and the things an athlete needs to,” she added.
CHINESE PAIRS WIN WOMEN’S, MIXED DOUBLES; SOUTH KOREAN DUO TAKES MEN’S DOUBLES
Chinese pairs won the women’s and mixed doubles before their home supporters.
Furthermore, Liu Shenshu and Tan Ning beat Li Yijing and Luo Xumon in an all-Chinese women’s doubles final, 21-10, 21-10.
Moreover, Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping topped Malaysia’s Hoo Pang Ron and Cheng Su Yin, 21-23, 25-23, 21-16, to claim the mixed doubles title.
Seo Seung-jae and Jim Yong joined An in giving more glory to South Korean shuttlers.
Seo and Jin saw off Sabar Karyaman Gutama and Muhammad Reza Pahlevi Isfahani, 21-10, 21-10, to cop the men’s doubles title.