Array
(
    [_edit_lock] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1704879807:15
        )

    [tdc_dirty_content] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1
        )

    [tdc_icon_fonts] => Array
        (
            [0] => a:0:{}
        )

    [post_views_count] => Array
        (
            [0] => 348
        )

    [_thumbnail_id] => Array
        (
            [0] => 155035
        )

    [_edit_last] => Array
        (
            [0] => 15
        )

    [_post_language] => Array
        (
            [0] => English
        )

    [_molongui_author] => Array
        (
            [0] => guest-103529
        )

    [_molongui_main_author] => Array
        (
            [0] => guest-103529
        )

    [td_post_theme_settings] => Array
        (
            [0] => a:1:{s:11:"td_subtitle";s:114:"The Chinese Taipei shuttler advances to second round, set sights on maintaining top ranking in farewell tournament";}
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_primary_category] => Array
        (
            [0] => 601
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_metadesc] => Array
        (
            [0] => Chinese Taipei’s women’s singles player Tai Tzu Ying, who played in the first game of the day at 9 am, was taken aback by the vociferous support of the home fans so early in the morning at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil.
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_content_score] => Array
        (
            [0] => 60
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_estimated-reading-time-minutes] => Array
        (
            [0] => 2
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_wordproof_timestamp] => Array
        (
            [0] => 
        )

    [post_views_count_7_day_arr] => Array
        (
            [0] => a:7:{i:0;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}i:1;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}i:2;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}i:3;a:3:{s:4:"date";s:10:"1750930117";s:5:"count";i:1;s:14:"per_hour_count";a:2:{i:21;i:1;i:9;i:1;}}i:4;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}i:5;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}i:6;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}}
        )

    [post_view_7days_last_day] => Array
        (
            [0] => 3
        )

    [post_views_count_7_day_last_date] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1750930117
        )

    [post_views_count_7_day_total] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1
        )

    [post_views_last_24_hours] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1
        )

    [post_views_last_48_hours] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1
        )

)
Malaysia Open: thunderous cheers from local fans surprise Tzu Ying | Scoop
Tai Tzu Ying aims to build up steam to qualify and compete at what would be her last Olympic Games in Paris. — Scoop pic, January 10, 2024
Sports

Malaysia Open: thunderous cheers from local fans surprise Tzu Ying

The Chinese Taipei shuttler advances to second round, set sights on maintaining top ranking in farewell tournament

Main Author Image
Faizal Salim
Updated
5:40 PM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR — The Malaysia Open has always been famous for its energetic atmosphere and passionate badminton fans.

However, women’s singles player Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei, who played in the first game of the day at 9 am, was taken aback by the vociferous support of the home fans so early in the morning at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil.

“Every time I play here, I have always received fantastic support.

“I was shocked to hear the thunderous cheers from the energetic home fans here, especially early in the morning,” said Tzu Ying, who could be playing in her last Malaysia Open after announcing plans to retire after the 2024 Paris Olympics in July.

Tzu Ying booked her place in the second round after defeating US shuttler Beiwen Zhang, 23-21, 21-19 in straight sets.

She will next face Busanan Ongbamrungphan from Thailand, who staged a comeback to beat Gao Fang Jie from China, 17-21, 22-20, 21-10.

Staying injury-free is Tzu Ying’s priority this year as she aims to build up steam to qualify and compete at what would be her last Summer Games in Paris.

“My performance in the second half of last year was not that great; I sustained injuries and had to make do with a tight schedule, which affected my body condition. 

“As for this year, I just want to stay in the best shape,” said the world number four.

Tzu Ying acknowledges the growing competitiveness in women’s singles and commits to exerting extra effort to maintain her top-ranking status before retiring from badminton. — January 10, 2024

Topics

 

◉ Popular

From player to mentor: Wee Wern calls time on glittering squash career, takes on coaching challenge

A desire to impart her years of experience to the younger generation has seen former world number five squash player Low Wee Wern make the tough decision to hang up her racquet.

Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

No forced eviction of Pasir Panjang Ulu farmers, process was legal: Perak MB

Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the process was carried out legally, adding that MB Inc held a series of direct negotiations with the farm operators since 2021, in addition to offering ex-gratia at a reasonable rate. 

◉ Related

Copyright © 2023. All rights reserved.