Taiwanese players Lin Yunru and Chen Siyu have advanced to the finals of the 2023 WTT Tunisia Challenge Mixed Doubles. The duo, ranked 10th in the world, defeated the Chinese mainland pair Liu Yebo and Liu Weishan in the semi-finals. They won three straight sets to secure their spot in the final.
In the top 8, Lin Yunru and Chen Siyu faced Zhang Yuzhen and Tian Zhixi in a closely contested match. They narrowly defeated their opponents with a score of 3-2. In the semi-finals, they went up against China’s “double Liu” Liu Yebo and Liu Weishan. While the first game was relatively easy for Lin and Chen, the following two rounds were more challenging. However, they managed to withstand the pressure and emerged victorious with scores of 11-9 and 11-8.
This is the second time that Lin Yunru and Chen Siyu have reached the finals since partnering together. They will now compete for the championship against the South Korean combination of Lin Zhongxun and Shin Yubin. The South Korean pair also secured their spot in the finals by defeating the Indian combination in straight sets in the semi-finals.
In the men’s singles category, Lin Yunru faced Sun Wen, the 89th player in the world, but was ultimately reversed with a score of 2-3, missing out on a spot in the top 8. In the women’s singles category, Chen Siyu lost to Bruna Takahashi of Brazil and was eliminated in the round of 16.
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– Billiards/Lin Yunru World Championships stop at the top 16! Lost to China’s Lin Gaoyuan, the key 4th game was reversed
– Billiards/Zheng Yijing made it to the top 16 of the World Championships. Lin Yunru and Chen Siyu lost to China’s “Shatou combination”
– Billiards/Lin Yunru announced his withdrawal from the WTT Macau Championship due to a shocking injury
Who did Chen Siyu lose to in the round of 16 in the women’s singles category
Taiwanese players Lin Yunru and Chen Siyu have advanced to the finals of the 2023 WTT Tunisia Challenge Mixed Doubles. The duo, ranked 10th in the world, defeated the Chinese mainland pair Liu Yebo and Liu Weishan in the semi-finals. They won three straight sets to secure their spot in the final.
In the quarterfinals, Lin Yunru and Chen Siyu faced a tough match against Zhang Yuzhen and Tian Zhixi. They narrowly defeated their opponents with a score of 3-2. The semi-finals proved to be another challenging match as they went up against China’s “double Liu” Liu Yebo and Liu Weishan. After an easy first game, Lin and Chen faced more pressure in the following rounds. However, they managed to stay strong and emerged victorious with scores of 11-9 and 11-8.
This is the second time that Lin Yunru and Chen Siyu have made it to the finals since partnering together. They will now compete for the championship against the South Korean duo of Lin Zhongxun and Shin Yubin. The South Korean pair secured their spot in the finals by defeating the Indian combination in straight sets in the semi-finals.
In the men’s singles category, Lin Yunru faced Sun Wen, currently ranked 89th in the world. Despite a strong effort, Lin was ultimately reversed with a score of 2-3, missing out on a spot in the top 8. In the women’s singles category, Chen Siyu was eliminated in the round of 16 after losing to Bruna Takahashi of Brazil.
For more news reports, visit NOWnews Today’s News Reports.
Sources:
– Billiards/Lin Yunru World Championships stop at the top 16! Lost to China’s Lin Gaoyuan, the key 4th game was reversed
– Billiards/Zheng Yijing made it to the top 16 of the World Championships. Lin Yunru and Chen Siyu lost to China’s “Shatou combination”
– Billiards/Lin Yunru announced his withdrawal from the WTT Macau Championship due to a shocking injury
In a thrilling match, Lin Yunru and Chen Siyu showcased their prowess as they triumphed over a formidable Chinese mainland pair in the semi-finals of the WTT Tunisia Challenge mixed doubles. Their skillful play and teamwork were truly impressive. Congratulations to the Taiwanese duo for this fantastic win!