Fukushima/Hirota Win Thriller – Fuzhou China Open: Day 5
The rivalry between Yuki Fukushima/Sayaka Hirota and Chen Qing Chen/Jia Yi Fan produced its most enthralling match yet, with the Japanese prevailing in a 94-minute marathon to enter the final of the Fuzhou China Open…
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The rivalry between Yuki Fukushima/Sayaka Hirota and Chen Qing Chen/Jia Yi Fan produced its most enthralling match yet, with the Japanese prevailing in a 94-minute marathon to enter the final of the Fuzhou China Open 2019.
Full of intense rallies, the semifinal saw Fukushima and Hirota twice overcome deficits in the third game to hold off the All England champions, 15-21 21-15 22-20. The two pairs were tied at seven wins apiece before this match, with dominance alternating between the two.
The Japanese take on defending champions Lee So Hee and Shin Seung Chan in tomorrow’s final.