Orleans Masters: Teen Star Miyazaki Eyes Bigger Victories
Former world junior champion Tomoka Miyazaki bagged her breakthrough HSBC BWF World Tour title on Sunday at Orleans Masters 2024.
· PREM KUMAR
The 17-year-old, playing her second Super 300 final after finishing No.2 to Kim Ga Eun at Korea Masters in November, beat childhood friend Hina Akechi to the top step of the podium.
“I was runner-up at my last Super 300 event. This time I could win so I’m really happy,” said Miyazaki after her 21-18 21-12 victory.
“We know each other very well. She’s two years my senior and we went to the same school. I was happy I could compete with her and come out on top.”