Birmingham, England – World No. 1 Shi Yuqi and An Se Young secured their spots in the All England Open finals.
Shi Yuqi Survives Li Shifeng’s Challenge to Reach Men’s Singles Final
Shi Yuqi overcame a resilient Li Shifeng in a thrilling three-game battle, winning 2-1 (21-9, 20-22, 21-19) after 75 minutes of intense play. The top-ranked Chinese star will now face Taiwan’s Lee Chia Hao in the final.
🔹 Match Score: Shi Yuqi 2-1 Li Shifeng
Game 1: 21-9
Game 2: 20-22
Game 3: 21-19
📺 Watch the Highlights: Shi Yuqi vs. Li Shifeng (2025 All England Semifinals)
Shi started strong, racing to a 7-0 lead in the opening game, continuing his dominant attacking form. He comfortably closed the first game 21-9.
In the second game, Li adjusted his strategy, taking an early 10-6 lead. Shi fought back and leveled the score, but Li held firm. At 19-18, Shi earned a match point, only to slip during an attacking play, allowing Li to win the game 22-20 after a grueling 62-shot rally.
The deciding game saw both players engage in a tense battle, reaching 19-19. Shi then won two consecutive points to seal the victory and book his place in the final.
His opponent, Lee Chia Hao of Taiwan, defeated France’s Alex Lanier in a tight contest (19-21, 21-14, 21-17).
Men’s Singles Final:
🏸 Shi Yuqi (China) vs. Lee Chia Hao (Taiwan)
An Se Young Overpowers Yamaguchi to Enter Women’s Singles Final
World No. 1 An Se Young continued her dominant run, defeating Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi 2-0 (21-12, 21-17) in 48 minutes.
🔹 Match Score: An Se Young 2-0 Akane Yamaguchi
Game 1: 21-12
Game 2: 21-17
📺 Watch the Highlights: An Se Young vs. Akane Yamaguchi (2025 All England Semifinals)
The Korean superstar controlled the match from start to finish, forcing Yamaguchi into defensive positions. Her precise smashes and aggressive net play proved too much for the Japanese player.
An will now face Wang Zhi Yi in the final after Wang defeated Han Yue 21-10, 21-19 in the other semifinal.
Women’s Singles Final:
🏸 An Se Young (Korea) vs. Wang Zhi Yi (China)
Men’s Doubles Final: Indonesia vs. Korea
The men’s doubles final will feature a showdown between Indonesia and South Korea after two hard-fought semifinals.
🔹 Semi-final Results:
🏸 Leo Rolly Carnando / Bagas Maulana (Indonesia) def. Sabar Karyaman Gutama / Moh Reza Pahlevi Isfahani (Indonesia) 21-14, 17-21, 21-15
🏸 Kim Won Ho / Seo Seung Jae (Korea) def. He Ji Ting / Ren Xiang Yu (China) 16-21, 21-13, 21-13
Men’s Doubles Final:
🏸 Leo Rolly Carnando / Bagas Maulana (Indonesia) vs. Kim Won Ho / Seo Seung Jae (Korea)
Women’s Doubles: All-Japan Final
Japan will take home the women’s doubles title as the final will be contested between two Japanese pairs.
🏸 Yuki Fukushima / Mayu Matsumoto (Japan) vs. Nami Matsuyama / Chiharu Shida (Japan)
Mixed Doubles Final: All-Chinese Battle
The mixed doubles final will be an all-Chinese affair, with teammates battling for the title.
🏸 Guo Xin Wa / Chen Fang Hui (China) vs. Feng Yan Zhe / Wei Ya Xin (China)
What’s Next?
Can Shi Yuqi secure his second All England title (Shi won the 2018 All England when he defeated Lin Dan 21-19, 16-21, 21-9 in the final), or will Lee Chia Hao pull off a historic upset?
Will An Se Young continue her dominance and defeat Wang Zhi Yi?
Can Indonesia’s Carnando/Maulana claim victory over Korea’s Kim/Seo in the men’s doubles final?
Stay tuned for the latest badminton news and updates from the 2025 All England Open! 🏸🔥
