In a commanding semifinal performance at the 2026 Uber Cup, China’s women’s badminton team swept Japan 3-0 to secure a spot in the tournament’s final.
The opening women’s singles match saw Wang Zhiyi battle through a three-set thriller against world No. 1 Akane Yamaguchi, overcoming a tight first-set loss to win 21-23, 21-11, 21-16, giving China a 1-0 lead.
In the women’s doubles clash, Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning showcased their strength with a straight-set victory over Yuki Fukushima and Mayu Matsumoto (21-18, 21-14), doubling China’s advantage to 2-0.
Chen Yufei sealed the emphatic win in the second women’s singles match, defeating Miyazaki Yuka to send China into the Uber Cup final. The team now awaits their opponent in the title match.
