Hong Kong Open: ‘Step by Step’ for Kim/Kong
After half a year, Kim So Yeong and Kong Hee Yong are back in an HSBC BWF World Tour semifinal.
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Their battle at LI-NING Hong Kong Open 2024 against Olympic silver medallists Liu Sheng Shu/Tan Ning today will mark their first last four appearance since losing to teammates Baek Ha Na/Lee So Hee at the All England in March.
The world No.9 Koreans, No.1 for three weeks in 2022, are now looking ahead with cautious optimism after a spate of injuries disrupted their form.
“It’s great that we can be back in a semifinal. Six months is a long time, we are delighted we can play on a Saturday,” said Kim after the 21-19 21-15 win over Li Wen Mei/Zhang Shu Xian.