BWF Sudirman Cup Quarter-Finals Highlights: Dominant Japan Seal Clean Sweep Over Chinese Taipei; Holders China Thrash Malaysia 3-0

Hello and a very warm welcome to one and all. The morning session of BWF Sudirman Cup 2025 quarter-finals begins soon; China take on Malaysia and Japan face Chinese Taipei. We will bring to you live updates from Court 1 and 2 in Xiamen, China.

In the opening mixed doubles clash, China바카라™s Feng Yan Zhe and Huang Dong Ping held their nerve to take down Malaysia바카라™s Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei in straight games, 21-17, 21-17.

The Chinese pair controlled the tempo throughout, combining sharp net play with relentless pressure from the backcourt. Despite some resistance from the Malaysians in both games, Feng and Huang바카라™s superior coordination and consistency proved too strong in a match that lasted just 49 minutes.

Japan바카라™s Hiroki Midorikawa and Arisa Igarashi made a sharp start to their campaign, easing past Chinese Taipei바카라™s Ye Hong Wei and Hu Ling Fang 21-18, 21-18 in just 41 minutes. The Japanese duo showed great tactical discipline, keeping the rallies tight and capitalising on key moments to edge ahead in both games. While Ye and Hu pushed hard, especially in the latter stages, Midorikawa and Igarashi바카라™s composure under pressure sealed the deal in straight games.

China바카라™s Shi Yu Qi made light work of Malaysia바카라™s Leong Jun Hao in the second match, cruising to a dominant 21-6, 21-14 win in just 38 minutes. The Chinese shuttler was in complete control from the outset, dismantling Leong바카라™s defence with sharp smashes and relentless pressure. After a lopsided first game, Leong showed some resistance in the second, but Shi바카라™s precision and pace proved far too much as China extended their lead in the tie.

Japan바카라™s Koki Watanabe delivered a commanding performance to defeat Chinese Taipei바카라™s Chou Tien Chen in a three-game thriller, winning 21-13, 20-22, 21-14. Watanabe dominated the opening game with aggressive play, but Chou fought back in the second, narrowly edging it 22-20.

In the decider, Watanabe regained control, showcasing superior court coverage and precision to close out the match in 38 minutes.

China바카라™s Chen Yu Fei barely broke a sweat as she dismantled Malaysia바카라™s K. Letshanaa 21-8, 21-7 in just 32 minutes in Match 3 of the tie. The Olympic champion was in complete command from the first rally, using her precision and court awareness to dictate play. Letshanaa struggled to find any rhythm or space against Chen바카라™s relentless pace and control, as China continued their dominant run in the tie with another straight-games victory.

Japan바카라™s Akane Yamaguchi is locked in a fierce battle with Chinese Taipei바카라™s Wang Hsu, with the match currently at 21-9, 17-21, 19-17. After dominating the first game, Yamaguchi was stunned by Hsu바카라™s comeback in the second, but the decider has been a tense affair with both players fighting tooth and nail. It바카라™s anyone바카라™s game as they head into the final stages of this intense clash.

Akane Yamaguchi clinched a hard-fought victory over Wang Hsu, winning 21-9, 17-21, 21-18 in a thrilling three-game battle. After dominating the first game, Yamaguchi was tested by Hsu's comeback in the second, but she regained control in the decider, holding her nerve to close out the match and secure the win.

That바카라™s a wrap! We바카라™ll catch you all for the remaining Sudirman Cup quarter-final matches at 1 PM. Until then, bye-bye and stay tuned.