Thuy Linh Fails 4-Peat: Vietnam Open Loss to China

Thuy Linh cannot win Vietnam open for the fourth consecutive time – Photo: Duc Khue

An extremely difficult match was initially planned for Thuy Linh. She is ranked 18th in the world, while her opponent is not part of the Top 100.

But in reality, if Cai Yanyan fell so brutally in the standings, it was because she had to interrupt the competition for three years due to a ligament injury. After her return, she could not regain her form of yesteryear. Previously, Cai Yanyan was one of the most brilliant talents in Chinese badminton and had raised in 14th place in the world.

Before the last match of the Vietnam Open, Cai Yanyan quickly demonstrated that she had progressed in technique and skill compared to Thuy Linh. Her blows were difficult, which somewhat destabilized the Vietnamese badminton player. Cai Yanyan quickly took the advantage with a 14-6 gap in the first set.

Towards the end of the set, the Chinese showed that its physical strength was not sufficient and Thuy Linh began to catch up. Cai Yanyan nevertheless imposed 21-17 in this set.

Cai Yanyan is too persevering and elegant to win – Photo: Duke Khue

But in the second set, Thuy Linh gradually played with more relentlessness and passion. She exerted daring pressure, creating difficult blows to take the advantage 7-3. Cai Yanyan has also clearly lost his strength, making many regrettable errors.

However, thanks to her class, the Chinese managed to return in time. After numerous attempts to return, she managed to equalize at 18-18 and resulted in the second set in a tense showdown.

After being saved from the championship point by Thuy Linh twice, Cai Yanyan remained calm to win a thrilling victory 23-21 and become champion.

Unfortunately, losing, the “hot girl from the Vietnamese badminton” could not win the Vietnam open for the 4th consecutive time.

Duc Khue

Source : https://tuoitre.vn/thua-tay-vot-trung-quoc-thuy-linh-khong-the-lan-thu-4-lien-tiep-vo-dich-vietnam-open-20250914170622201.htm