Nguyen Thuy Linh: Vietnam Open Badminton Semifinalist

Nguyen Thuy Linh confirms her strength

Numerous fans came to the Nguyen du Stadion (HCMC) to cheer Vietnam’s badminton player No. 1 Nguyen Thuy Linh against the Thai representative Thamonwan Nithiittikrai. This is a great motivation for Nguyen Thuy Linh to win the victory to secure a ticket for the semi -finals and to defend the title of women’s individual champion at Vietnam Open Badminton Tournament in 2025.

Nguyen Thuy Linh confirms the strength of number 1 and moves into the semi-finals of the women’s singles of the Vietnam Open Badminton tournament 2025

Thamonwan Nithiittikrai did not get a good start and her blows were not particularly difficult, so Nguyen Thuy Linh had no problems solving them. The Vietnamese player No. 1 took the initiative, started skillful blows and took advantage of the opportunities to easily win in the first set with 21/10 against Thamonwan Nithiittikrai.

Nguyen Thuy Linh lowered the Thai player, excelled in the semi-finals of Vietnam's badminton expansion- Photo 2.

The Thai tennis player Thamonwan Nithiittikrai fought his way back in the second set, but was unable to make a difference when Nguyen Thuy Linh put on a strong comeback.

In the second set, the wind turned when Thamonwan Nithiittikerai developed and effective attack developed and effective. Nguyen Thuy Linh’s performance meanwhile declined and many blows went next to it. The Thai native increased the point distance to Nguyen Thuy Linh and won with 21:13 for 1-1 equalization.

Nguyen Thuy Linh lowered the Thai player, excelled in the semi-finals of Vietnam's badminton expansion- Photo 3.

Nguyen Thuy Linh’s bright smile when she fought for the right to collect the semi-finals of the women’s singles of the Vietnam Open Badminton tournament 2025

Nguyen Thuy Linh increased strongly in the third game, increased difficulty and pace and presented Thamonwan Nithiittikrai with her skills with great challenges. The Thai player played with great commitment, but Nguyen Thuy Linh kept her lead and won with 21/18, which secured the final victory 2-1 and the ticket for the semi -finals.

Nguyen Thuy Linh lowered the Thai tennis player, excelled in the semi-finals of Vietnam's badminton expansion- Photo 4.

Nguyen Hai Dang unfortunately resigned in the men’s quarter -finals

In the men’s singles, Nguyen Hai Dang (world ranking place 63) had to accept a bitter defeat against Wang Zi Jun (China, world ranking place 159). In the decisive third game, the home player from Ho Chi-Minh-Stadt took the lead with a 5-point lead (18/13), but had his opponent made 8 points and won with 21/18. In the men’s doubles, Nguyen Dinh Hoang/Tran Dinh Manh (world ranking place 96) lost 1: 2 against Chen Sheng-Fa/LU-Schen (Taiwan, world rankings 147) and left the quarter-finals.

This makes Nguyen Thuy Linh the only representative of the Vietnamese badminton in the semi -finals. The opponent of the Vietnamese number 1 in the morning is Kim Min Ji (Korea, world ranking place 123).

Those: https://thanhnien.vn/nguyen-thuy-linh-tay-vot-rii-lan-xuat-sac-va-Ban-cou-Long-Viet-Nam-Merg-185250912170952043.htm

James Whitfield

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