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Free Malaysia Today
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Free Malaysia Today
Denmark's Antonsen wins first Indonesia Open crown
Anders Antonsen is hungry for more trophies after winning the Indonesia Open. (EPA Images pic) JAKARTA : Badminton world No 3 Anders Antonsen clinched his first Indonesia Open title today after beating Chou Tien-chen of Taiwan, while South Korea's An Se-young won her second championship in Jakarta. The 28-year-old Dane sank world No 7 Chou at the Indonesian capital's Istora Senayan arena, winning 22-20, 21-14 in a 60-minute match to secure the prestigious Super 1000 event. Antonsen came out on top in a tightly contested first game before cruising to victory in the second. The Danish shuttler said he was thrilled to win the Indonesia Open title but declared he was 'hungry for more' trophies. 'I'm winning a Super 1000, one of the absolute biggest tournaments of the year,' Antonsen told reporters. 'It's incredible. I'm so grateful for how this place has changed my life many, many times.' In a more closely fought women's singles final, South Korean ace and world No 1 An fought back from one game down to beat China's Wang Zhi Yi in three games. She beat her Chinese rival 13-21, 21-19, 21-15 in 81 minutes. An, the 2024 Olympic gold medallist, said she was 'happy' to win another Indonesia Open title after securing her first in 2021. 'It was a weird game, a difficult game. But fortunately, I can find my own confidence and never gave up,' An told reporters through an interpreter. French mixed doubles pair Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue triumphed against Thailand's Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran. The pair, ranked 10th in the world, beat the sixth-ranked Thai pair 21-16, 21-18 in a 48-minute match, securing France's first Super 1000 title.
Reuters
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Reuters
Dane Antonsen and South Korea's An win Indonesia Open crown
JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 8 (Reuters) - Danish third seed Anders Antonsen beat Taiwanese Chou Tien-chen 22-20 21-14 to clinch his first Indonesia Open men's singles title on Sunday, while South Korea's An Se-young fought back from a game down to claim her second women's singles crown. The emotional win marked a long-awaited triumph for Antonsen, who had finished as runner-up in 2019 against Tien-chen and again in 2024 against Shi Yuqi, but finally clinched the Super 1000 title on his third appearance in the final. Tien-chen raced to a 15-10 lead in the opening game, but Antonsen clawed his way back to edge it 22-20. The second game was far more one-sided, with Antonsen dominating. Moments after sealing the victory, Antonsen collapsed flat on his back, arms outstretched, as the weight of past near-misses and years of perseverance came pouring out. The Olympic gold medallist An Se-young beat Chinese world number two Wang Zhiyi 13-21 21-19 21-15. An, ranked number one in the world, had won her first Indonesia Open in 2021, while Wang was chasing a first crown at the event. Wang was off to a bright start, powering her way to a 10-17 lead before comfortably closing out the opening game. An was once again backed into a corner as a dominant Wang raced to a 5-0 lead in the second game. But the 23-year-old turned the game on its head to level at 18-18 and eventually forced a decider. An was made to work hard, but the All England Open champion held her nerve to come out on top, winning six of the last 11 points in the final game. In the women's doubles final, China's world number one pair Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning overcame fourth-ranked Malaysian duo Thinaah Muralitharan and Pearly Tan 23-25 21-12 21-19. It was heartbreak for the hosts in the men's doubles as Indonesian pair Sabar Karyaman Gutama and Moh Reza Isfahani fought hard but fell short in the second and third games against the fifth-seeded duo Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-Jae of South Korea. The final result was 18-21 21-19 21-12 to the Koreans. French pair Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue took home the mixed doubles title after a 21-16 21-18 victory over Thai duo Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran. "I couldn't believe it," Gicquel said. "We never thought we'd get this far after the first round. It's crazy, it was one of our goals to win a big tournament this year. It's a lot of hard work behind this, so we're grateful." It is France's first Super 1000 title. "We are so happy to make badminton a bit more popular (in France) with this win," Delrue said. "I hope we'll get more media and more players coming to play. I wanted to be the first to win a big tournament so that's done."
New Straits Times
21-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Cancer survivor Tien Chen feels at home in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has become a second home to Taiwanese shuttler and cancer survivor Chou Tien Chen. At the Malaysia Masters on Wednesday, the world No. 7 looked far from his best as he slumped to a 21-14, 21-14 defeat against India's world No. 51 K. Sathish Kumar in Bukit Jalil. Tien Chen, who was diagnosed with colorectal cancer early last year, makes it a point to stop by the Sports Affairs Badminton Academy in Cheras for sparring sessions whenever he plays in the region. The 34-year-old regularly trains with independent shuttler Aidil Sholeh Ali Sadikin and two-time Paralympic champion Cheah Liek Hou, under the watchful eye of Indonesian coach Nova Armada. "The warm welcome I receive here means a lot—– not just for me, but also my teammates from Taiwan," said Tien Chen, now cancer-free following treatment and surgery. "Liek Hou and coach Nova are good friends of mine. They always welcome me to train here." On his match against Sathish, Tien Chen admitted he struggled to cope with the Indian's aggressive style. "He's an attacking player and really good at the net. It was difficult to get a chance to follow up," said Tien Chen. "I also made mistakes and lost my focus." Tien Chen will remain in Malaysia before heading to his next assignment, the Singapore Open from May 27-June 1. He begins his campaign with an all-Taiwan clash against world No. 31 Chi Yu Jen.
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Malaysia more than a stop, it's a bond with local shuttlers for Tien Chen
FOR Taiwan's top men's singles shuttler Chou Tien Chen, competing in Malaysia means more than just chasing titles, it's about building lasting friendships and finding what he describes as a 'second home' on court. Every time Tien Chen arrives in Malaysia for tournaments, the world number seven makes it a point to train with local players, cherishing both the camaraderie and competitive spirit he finds here. Among those he regularly hits the court with are two-time Paralympic gold medallist Cheah Liek Hou and professional shuttler Aidil Sholeh Ali Sadikin, all under the guidance of experienced coach Nova Armada. The 34-year-old said he values the warm welcome and high-quality sparring he receives in Malaysia, a country that continues to play a key role in his preparations. 'My teammates from Taiwan also join me in training here. Liek Hou and coach Nova are good friends of mine. They always welcome me to train here,' he told reporters during the Malaysia Masters 2025 at Axiata Arena. Tien Chen also shared that he plans to remain in Malaysia for training before heading to his next assignment, the Singapore Open 2025, scheduled from May 27 to June 1. He will open his campaign in Singapore with an all-Taiwan clash against compatriot Chi Yu Jen. Earlier, Tien Chen suffered a surprise straight-sets defeat at the hands of India's Sathish Kumar Karunakaran, going down 13-21, 14-21 in the opening round of the Malaysia Masters. The third seed admitted he struggled to handle Sathish's dominance at the net, which forced him into a series of uncharacteristic errors. So far, 2025 has been a challenging year for Tien Chen. Out of nine tournaments, his best showing came at the Taiwan Open, where he finished as runner-up. Despite the setbacks, Tien Chen remains determined to fight his way back to top form, staying committed to his training and long-term goals.
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Tien Chen: Malaysia more than a stop, it's a bond with local shuttlers
FOR Taiwan's top men's singles shuttler Chou Tien Chen, competing in Malaysia means more than just chasing titles, it's about building lasting friendships and finding what he describes as a 'second home' on court. Every time Tien Chen arrives in Malaysia for tournaments, the world number seven makes it a point to train with local players, cherishing both the camaraderie and competitive spirit he finds here. Among those he regularly hits the court with are two-time Paralympic gold medallist Cheah Liek Hou and professional shuttler Aidil Sholeh Ali Sadikin, all under the guidance of experienced coach Nova Armada. The 34-year-old said he values the warm welcome and high-quality sparring he receives in Malaysia, a country that continues to play a key role in his preparations. 'My teammates from Taiwan also join me in training here. Liek Hou and coach Nova are good friends of mine. They always welcome me to train here,' he told reporters during the Malaysia Masters 2025 at Axiata Arena. Tien Chen also shared that he plans to remain in Malaysia for training before heading to his next assignment, the Singapore Open 2025, scheduled from May 27 to June 1. He will open his campaign in Singapore with an all-Taiwan clash against compatriot Chi Yu Jen. Earlier, Tien Chen suffered a surprise straight-sets defeat at the hands of India's Sathish Kumar Karunakaran, going down 13-21, 14-21 in the opening round of the Malaysia Masters. The third seed admitted he struggled to handle Sathish's dominance at the net, which forced him into a series of uncharacteristic errors. So far, 2025 has been a challenging year for Tien Chen. Out of nine tournaments, his best showing came at the Taiwan Open, where he finished as runner-up. Despite the setbacks, Tien Chen remains determined to fight his way back to top form, staying committed to his training and long-term goals.
