China Open: Chou Stops Shi Streak
Three years of frustration finally gave way to triumph as Chou Tien Chen ended a nine-match losing streak against defending champion Shi Yu Qi, battling to a 21-14 12-21 21-15 victory in the VICTOR China Open 2026…
· PREM KUMAR
Three years of frustration finally gave way to triumph as Chou Tien Chen ended a nine-match losing streak against defending champion Shi Yu Qi, battling to a 21-14 12-21 21-15 victory in the VICTOR China Open 2026 quarterfinals on Friday.
It was the Chinese Taipei veteran’s first win over top seed Shi since the team event at the postponed 2022 Asian Games in September 2023, and one built on an aggressive game plan designed to unsettle the home favourite.
“It’s been about three years since I beat him,” Chou said. “My plan was to put him under pressure because he was playing at home. I tried to attack more, increase the pace and give everything I had.”