YONEX ALL ENGLAND QUARTERFINALS to FINALS (15-3-2024 to 17-3-2024)

MEN’S SINGLES
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1. Koki Watnabe – Christo Popov
In Men’s Singles , Out of 8 seeds, only 3 remains. Japan’s Koki Watnabe entered his first ALL ENGLAND quarterfinals after his compatriots lost in the early rounds. He is slated to meet junior Popov brothers. Christo with his explosive style , has been playing well for the past few weeks after winning German Open 2024. He too reached his first ALL ENGLAND quarterfinals. Going to be a battle of nerves and stamina, as Koki has similar style of his compatriots.

2. Viktor Axelsen – Anthony Sinisuka Ginting

Viktor’s first quarterfinal after his last week’s shocking loss to Wang Tzu wei. So far, he did not encounter any tough battle . Today he is slated to meet fast attacking player from Indonesia, Anthony. After lots of disappointing tournaments, Anthony is back to form!. He is going to meet none other than Viktor. Its very hard to battle. But still nothing is impossible. Viktor is so sloppy last week. This encounter will be interesting .

3. Shi Yuqi – Jonathan Christie

Shi Yuqi has been playing really well recently. After last week’s triumph at Paris, he is determined to win ALL ENGLAND as well. He is slated to meet Indonesian Darling Jonathan Christie, who is playing really well this week. This is going to be a blaster.

4. Lee Zii jia – Lakshya Sen

After last week’s disappointing first round loss against Young Danee Magnus, he has a thing to prove to his Malaysian Fans . He is playing well in this tournament. He is meeting young Indian Lakshya Sen, who after changing his coach , has been playing really well lately. This encounter will be full of thunderbolts.

WOMEN’S SINGLES
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1. Akane Yamaguchi – Gregoria Mariska Tunjung

Akane has to eliminate last week’s loss to An Se Young and move forward to get her 2nd ALL ENGLAND title after her 2022 triumph. Gregoria , need to reduce her errors to produce her brilliant stroke making capacity and try to reach her first ALL ENGLAND semifinal.

2 He Bingjiao – Tai Tzu Ying

He Bingjiao need to start winning titles this year after her successful 2023. She has to handle none other than Tai Tzu Ying, to whom she lost the last 6 encounters. Tai Tzu Ying , on the other hand, has to throw back her last week’s disappointed loss to An Se Young , and move forward to her winning ways. For that, she need to reduce her errors which is her cryptonite all along her career.

3. Carolina Marin – Chen Yufei

Marin is working hard to come back to her best form. She will try to get her 2nd ALL ENGLAND title after 2015. She is meeting none other than Chen Yufei. After India Open runner up this year, Chen Yufei is may try to move forward for her first title this year. This battle is going to be interesting.

4. An Se Young – Han Yue

An Se Young is the defending champion of ALL ENGLAND . She will try to defend her title . She is slated to meet Han Yue of China.

MEN’S DOUBLES
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1. Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Rian Ardianto – Lee yang/wang chilin

After many disappointing outings, fajar/Ardianto has so much to prove to their fans as they are going to meet reigning Olympics championships Leeyang/ wang chilin, who defeated wang chen/liana weikeng yesterday. Its going to be a tough battle.

2. Mohammed Shohbul fikri/ Bagasse Maoulana – Aaron chia/ soh woo yikes

After a fantastic victory against world no.1 Satwik /Chirag yesterday, this dynamic duo from indonesia will be slated to meet their nemesis from Malaysia who enjoys a 4-0 h2h against them . It will be really good match.

3. Rupak jomkoh/kittinupong kedren – Lee jhe hui/ wang po Huan

This Thai pair is so fast and very good at fast drives. They even stunned world no.2 from chima recently. They are stated to meet Lee/wang from Taipei, who has been playing extremely well lately after reaching 2 consecutive finals lately and winning and of them.

4. Takuro hoki/ Yugo Kobayashi- He jiting/ Ren xiang yu

After last week’s semifinal finish at French open, Hoki/ Yugoslavia from japan are one of the title contender after so many big names lost in early rounds. They gonna meet much improved chinese pair He jiting/ Ren xiangyu , who may grab this opportunity for their Country to move further in this Tournament in the absence of their compatriots in this category. Going to be a offensive and defensive battle. Eye catching

WOMEN’S DOUBLES
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1. Benyapa Aimsaard/Nuntakarn Aimsaard
– Nami Matsuyama/ Chiharu shida

Thai sisters meeting their nemesis from Japan who enjoy 6-1 h2h against them. Uphill task for them. After reaching funal in French open last week, Japanese pair is determined to win the title in the absence of chinese no.1.

2. Pearly Tan/ Thinaah Muralidharan- Rena Miyura/Ayakosakuramoto

Yesterday, Malaysian pair defeated the world no.1 chinese pair and surprised many other fans. They are so motivated to do further in the tournament. Japanese much improved Rena/ Ayako is on their way today. Will they do it today?

3. Zhang shuxian/ Zheng yu – Kim/ Kong

Zheng / Zheng from China needed 3 games to win against Aswini/Tanisha pair of India yesterday and they are going to meet strong Kim/Kong of Korea. Its going to be interesting.

4. Yuki Fukushima/Sayaka Hirota – Baek Ha Na/ Lee so Hee

Yuki/Sayaka’s last week disappointment might give them further ambition to work harder to prove their fans this week. 2nd seeded Korean pair is on their way. This Korean pair is really strong and well balanced. Itsgoing to be fantastic match up.

Mixed Doubles
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1. Zheng siwei/ Huang Yuqiong – Dejan Ferdinan syah/Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja

Last week this Chinese No.1 lost to Thai pair and they are very determined to reach final this week. They are stated to meet Indonesian Dejan/ Gloria . Will this Indonesian pair has the capacity to stop chinese world no.1?. What do you think?

2. Feng yanzhe/ Huang Dongping – Tang Chunman/Tseying suet

Last week’s French open winner from China Feng/Huang will try to get consecutive titles and are going to meet Hong Kong pair Tang/Suet . This south paw players from HongKong who has this relaxed hitting style which I love it. I will try to watch this encounter depending on the time.

3. Kim won ho/ Jeong na eun – Yuta watnabe/ Arisa Higasino.

Explosive Korean pair meets deft touch Yuta watnabe from Japan. This encounter is going to be very good based on their capabilities.

4. Robin Tabeling /Selena piek – Ye Hong wei/ Lee chia hsin

This European formidable pair is an example of how hard work gives you results. Their dedication to the sport is unbelievable considering their place of origin. They will meet Taipei pair for a place in semifinals