Brazilian Beatriz Haddad Maia overcame a shaky first set to defeat top seed Daria Kasatkina in a captivating final, securing her first WTA 500 singles title and ending her 2017 Seoul final heartbreak. After a dominant first set by Kasatkina, Haddad Maia showcased powerful forehands and resilience to win the next two sets in convincing fashion.
Top seed Daria Kasatkina of Russia will face Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia in the Korea Open final after both players secured their victories in straight sets. Kasatkina overcame compatriot Diana Shnaider in a tight semifinal, while Haddad Maia triumphed over Veronika Kudermetova, setting up a thrilling final showdown.
Beatriz Haddad Maia stormed into the semifinals of the Korea Open, defeating Polina Kudermetova in a dominant display. Haddad Maia now faces Veronika Kudermetova, Polina’s older sister, in a highly anticipated matchup. Meanwhile, top seed Daria Kasatkina prepares to take on Emma Raducanu in another quarterfinal clash.
Heavy rain in Seoul forced the postponement of the Korea Open quarterfinals, including the highly anticipated match between top seed Daria Kasatkina and former US Open champion Emma Raducanu. The matches will now take place on Saturday, but more rain is predicted, creating uncertainty for the tournament’s continuation.
Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, advanced to the Korea Open quarterfinals after a hard-fought win over Yuan Yue. She faces top seed Daria Kasatkina next, aiming to build momentum after a tough period marked by injuries. Raducanu, who took a medical time-out during the match, praised her resilience and highlighted her growing confidence in her physical condition.
Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, advanced to the Korea Open quarterfinals after a hard-fought win over Yuan Yue. She faces top seed Daria Kasatkina next, aiming to build momentum after a tough period marked by injuries. Raducanu, who took a medical time-out during the match, praised her resilience and highlighted her growing confidence in her physical condition.
Emma Raducanu battled through a tough three-set match against American Peyton Stearns in the Korea Open, overcoming a humid day and a tenacious opponent to secure a spot in the second round. The 2021 US Open champion is looking to make a statement in Seoul after a string of high-profile withdrawals.
World number one Iga Swiatek and defending champion Jessica Pegula have both pulled out of the Korea Open due to fatigue and injury respectively. The tournament, scheduled for September 16-22, will also be missing former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina and U.S. Open semi-finalist Emma Navarro due to injuries and scheduling conflicts.
China’s Lu Guangzu secured his first badminton world tour title in six years, defeating Taiwan’s Lee Chia-hao in a hard-fought three-game final at the Korea Open. The tournament also saw upsets in both men’s and women’s doubles, showcasing the competitive nature of the sport.
China’s top-ranked badminton player Shi Yu Qi suffered another early exit, this time losing in the quarterfinals of the Korea Open to Hong Kong’s Lee Cheuk-yiu. This continues a recent trend of struggles for Shi, who took over the world number one ranking from Viktor Axelsen in June but has yet to establish himself firmly at the top.
