Marin Performs Despite Personal Crisis
Until the last match of semifinals day at the YONEX All England got underway, Carolina Marin appeared destined to relive her victorious 2015 campaign.
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Her second round had seen her dismiss the promising young Chinese, Wang Zhi Yi, in 36 minutes. A day later, she was expected to face a difficult challenge in the quarterfinals against Akane Yamaguchi, but the Japanese wilted in the face of the Spaniard’s speed and power.
Up ahead was Tai Tzu Ying.
Five years ago, Marin had brushed aside Tai Tzu Ying in the semifinals and Saina Nehwal in the final to clinch her biggest title since the 2014 World Championships.