Profile of Wang Zhi Yi, Giant Conqueror of Indonesia Open 2022

KOMPAS.com – Single daughter from China, Wang Zhi Yinot only once or twice made a surprise at the Super 1000 level tournament, Indonesia Open 2022.

Starting in the round of 16, Wang Zhi Yi defeated former world number one, Carolina Marin, in two straight games, 21-17 and 21-18.

In the quarter-finals of the Indonesia Open 2022, Wang Zhi Yi was able to beat the number one women’s singles from Japan, Akane Yamaguchi, 21-19, 21-14.

Then, the world number 14 badminton player again made a surprise in the semifinals.

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He was able to beat his compatriot and senior, He Bing Jiao (rank 9), with straight games or two straight games 21-15, 21-10.

In the final of the Indonesia Open 2022 later, Wang Zhi Yi will meet the representative of Chin Taipei (Taiwan), Tai Tzu Ying, who is also ranked 2nd in the world.

Break in the Asian Championship

The name Wang Zhi Yi actually shook world badminton at the 2022 Asian Championships in Manila, Philippines, last April.

At that time, the 22-year-old athlete was able to reach the main podium at the 2022 World Championship.

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His opponents to win the title were unmitigated, namely An Se Young (3) in the semifinals and Akane Yamaguchi (1) in the final.

The title is his first since 2020.

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