Shi Yuqi sets up title showdown with 2023 winner Kunlavut Vitidsarn, while Chen Yufei claims stunning upset
World No 1 Shi Yuqi survived two match points on Saturday to book a world championship final meeting with Thai titleholder Kunlavut Vitidsarn, as top seed An Se-young was upset on the women’s side of the draw.
Chinese star Shi battled back from 18-20 down in the second game to beat Canadian youngster Victor Lai 13-21, 22-20, 21-16 and keep his bid for a first world title alive.
“I felt an emotional release when this one ended,” a breathless Shi said after 80 gruelling minutes on court.
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