Chen Tang Jie, Toh Ee Wei Win Hard-Fought Battle

Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei battled through an early scare on Tuesday to reach the second round of the Super 750 China Masters in Shenzhen. The world No. 9 duo made a strong comeback after losing the first game, recovering to defeat Taiwan’s Ye Hong Wei and Nicole Gonzales Chan 21-23, 21-9, 21-12 in 58 minutes. After a narrow first-game loss, Tang Jie and Ee Wei regrouped and dominated the next two games. Their resilience was evident as they quickly took control, closing out the match in straight games to secure the victory.

The pair will now face the winner of the match between French duo Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue or China’s Zhou Zhi Hong and Bao Li Jing in the last 16. Tang Jie and Ee Wei, who reached the quarter-finals in the Paris Olympics will look to build on this encouraging start to the tournament. The pair had a disappointing first-round exit at the Kumamoto Masters last week making their win in Shenzhen all the more significant as they aim to gain momentum in the run-up to future events.

The duo’s victory in the opening round of the China Masters highlights their determination and skill overcoming a tough opponent in a fiercely contested first game. As they prepare for the next round, Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei will be eager to continue their pursuit of a strong finish in one of the most prestigious tournaments on the badminton calendar.

Their journey in the Super 750 China Masters marks an important moment in their season and they will hope to progress further as they aim to achieve new milestones in their international badminton careers.