Defending champions China captivated the home fans as they defeated Japan in the Sudirman Cup 2025 semi-finals to enter consecutive finals.
In search of a record-extending 14th title, China clinched a commanding 3-0 victory.
China’s World No.2 mixed doubles pair Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping defeated Hiroki Midorikawa and Arisa Igarashi 21-11, 21-17 in the opener to set the tone for the match.
Later, top seeded Shi Yuqi clinched an easy victory over eighth-ranked Kodai Naraoka 21-8, 21-16 in the men’s singles to hand China a 2-0 lead.
Japan showed some resilience through Akane Yamaguchi in the women’s singles match as she pushed the match to decider. But Chen Yufei held her nerve to clinch a 17-21, 21-9, 21-16 victory.
China, the 13-time champions, will either meet four-time champion South Korea or 1989 winner Indonesia in the final, with the two teams facing off in their semifinal clash later this evening.
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