Indonesia Masters: Tour Newbie Liu Triumphs on Debut
Liu Sheng Shu, crowned world junior champion in women’s and mixed doubles just three months ago, has won an HSBC BWF World Tour event at the first time of asking.
· BWF STAFF
The 18-year-old, playing alongside Zhang Shu Xian at DAIHATSU Indonesia Masters 2023, aced the women’s doubles final against former world No.1s Yuki Fukushima/Sayaka Hirota in straight games – 22-20 21-19 – at the Istora Senayan today.
Despite being partnered for the first time, Liu and Zhang remarkably dropped only one game – in the quarterfinals against compatriots Tan Ning/Xia Yu Ting – and ousted top seeds Nami Matsuyama/Chiharu Shida en route to the title.
“We are quite surprised we could win but the key was we didn’t overthink before the match. The opponents are our seniors, we have learned a lot from them,” said Liu, who looked composed throughout the battle despite her tender badminton years.
- DAIHATSU Indonesia Masters 2023
- PETRONAS Malaysia Open 2023
- YONEX SUNRISE India Open 2023
- PRINCESS SIRIVANNAVARI Thailand Masters 2023