Li wins Kumamoto Masters Japan men’s title; Akane tops women

Li Shifeng wins on Sunday the Kumamoto Masters Japan 2024 men’s title, while Yamaguchi Akane topped the women’s singles crown.

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LI WINS MEN’S SINGLES TITLE IN BIG FASHION

Li wins the men’s and women’s singles titles in big fashion in the final.

Furthermore, Li ended the giant-killing run of unseeded Leong Jun Hao, 21-10, 21-13.

Moreover, the 25-year-old Chinese shuttler followed up his epic semifinals win over world No.1 and Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen of Denmark by dismantling Leong throughout.

Li raced to a 6-1 lead to easily claim the opening set before he fended off any challenges posted by Malaysian Leong.

It was China’s second title in the tournament after Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning defeated Japanese Fukushuma Yuki and Matsumoto Mayu, 21-15, 21-5, in the women’s doubles final.

Congrats! China’s shuttler Li Shifeng defeated Malaysian Leong Jun Hao, 21-10, 21-13 in the men’s singles final at the Kumamoto Masters Japan 2024 on Sunday, ending his title drought that lasted over a year.#badminton #KumamotoMasters2024 pic.twitter.com/RlqTAhmNHb

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YAMAGUCHI TAKES OUT DEFENDING CHAMP TUNJUNG TO COP WOMEN’S CROWN

Agane took out defending champion Gregoria Mariska Tunjung, 21-12, 21-12, to cop the women’s singles crown.

Moreover, the 27-year-old delighted her home fans after coming a hip injury she sustained in March.

That forced Akane to lose in the Paris Olympics quarterfinals against South Korean rival An Se-young.

Tunjung went on an early 3-0 lead but she couldn’t sustain her form in the opening set and played catch-up the rest of the match.

The victory enabled Akane to post her 15th win over Tunjung in 20 head-to-head matches.

#BWF – 🇯🇵 Akane Yamaguchi claimed the Kumamoto Masters title, defeating 🇮🇩 Gregoria Mariska Tunjung 21-12, 21-12 in front of the home crowd.

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JUN HAO ADMITTED FEELING ‘TIRED’ DURING FINAL AFTER SEMIS VICTORY OVER JONATAN

Jun Hao admitted feeling “tired” during the final after his semifinals victory over Jonatan.

Furthermore, Malaysia’s world No.31 had his energy sapped after his 76-minute victory over Indonesia’s world No.4.

Meanwhile, it was also who ousted Malaysia’s No.1 Lee Zii Jia in the quarterfinals.

Moreover, Jun Hao had an impressive run where he upset world No,17 Lakshya Sen, No.11 Koki Watanabe, No.4 Kodai Naraoka and No.6 Jonatan.

“I was feeling tired during the final. I couldn’t recover fully after the semifinals match,” the Malaysian said.

“I couldn’t recover fully after the semifinal match,” he added.

Congrats to Liu Sheng Shu/Tan Ning 🇨🇳 for coming back as the world's women's doubles #1 pair on 19 November 2024!#KumamotoMaster2024 #Badminton pic.twitter.com/E5RlTFK80T

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