Tomoka Miyazaki stunned Akane Yamaguchi in the VICTOR China Open 2024 semifinal, winning 22-20, 21-15. The 18-year-old rising star outplayed her senior, showing impressive control and maturity. Miyazaki, thrilled to reach her first Super 1000 final, now faces third seed Wang Zhi Yi, who defeated Aya Ohori. Yamaguchi praised Miyazaki’s calmness and aggressive play, signaling a bright future for Japanese women’s badminton.
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