The unstoppable Bass/Popor have perfect start in new season to clinch XD crown, 6th consecutive title since Hylo Open (October 2021). The Chinese new combo looks awry to deal with Thai duo formidable defense also some deceptions as well. The World Champions have different level of play lately, versatility in all aspects, defense, net, attacking, speed, a complete package and affirming their presence as supreme threat for the Chinese in title contention ahead.
The reborn He Bingjiao finally beat more illustrious compatriot the Olympic Champion Chen Yufei since KOR Open 2019, an entertaining WS final duel, most notable part was marvelous rally in last point, that's insane as the finalists could retrieve shuttlecock in off position, absolutely epic! Both players demonstrating their expertise and strong determination particularly second game as Chen seemed quite off colour in opener. He BJ proves her new look for nothing, accuracy aspect is the most important of her tremendous transformation, she has fantastic net play to score point efficiently, cross court tight net shot ala Tai TY or Intanon, very difficult shot to execute well.
Again, Women's Doubles served another marathon match that contains tons of monotonous rally, Chen/Jia prevailed at the end after fought fiercely to overcome the extremely good shape Stoeva sisters. The Chinese produced all out effort to score every point, even second game completed in sudden death scoreline 30-29 and the gruelling battle continued in decider, what an arduous and tiring course to find the winner.
Three-time World Junior Champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn break his duck to snatch maiden BWF World Tour title after three unsuccessful campaign in previous finals against reigning Olympic Champion. The Thai prodigy most prominent skill nothing but almost unbreakable defense and steady play, he's incredible retriever combined with patience, he will unleash smash if the angle is precise. Sen didn't perform his best as semifinal contest, committed errors more regularly and slightly dictated by Vitidsarn. If he could play faster and more aggressive perhaps would trouble his contemporary rival to create final match more enthralling. Highly likely badminton fans will witness their rivalry in future years.
A breakthrough for fourth-ranked Malaysian pair to pocket S300 title as coaching director Rexy Mainaky is happy with this victory, Goh SF/Izzuddin deny Liu YC/Ou XY fairy-tale ending, world #17 pair avoided to lift shuttlecock too much that punished by their tall opponent lethal smash, preferred to apply flat game to earn point. It's still early to gauge Chinese new combination quality in just one tournament appearance, the easy target is Ou Xuanyi who curbed by indecision and the elementary mistakes.