Denmark Open: Titans Tai, Marin in Duel No.22
The 22nd meeting between Tai Tzu Ying and Carolina Marin promises to be a true spectacle.
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Sixth seed Marin advanced to the VICTOR Denmark Open 2023 quarterfinals, conquering Sung Shuo Yun in an intense Round of 16 clash that concluded 22-20 22-20 after 57 minutes of action. This marked the Spaniard's first complete match in Odense following Gao Fang Jie's unfortunate retirement in the first round with the score at 11-8 in Marin’s favour. Tai defeated Busanan Ongbamrungphan 22-20 21-12.
Anticipating the showdown, which the fourth-seeded Tai leads 11-10, Marin, at 30 a year older than Tai, said: “We've faced each other many times, and it's going to be a tough but also a thrilling battle to watch and play. I'm looking forward to giving my best on court.
“I didn’t play really well (against Sung) but it was important to fight until the end. This is what I need to keep doing but of course I’d like to have a better feeling.”