BWF Hong Kong Open 2023: Christie to meet Nishimoto in final, Yamaguchi marches on - Semi-final results
The semi-finals saw more success for the women's top seed, as Japan and Indonesia are set for the men's title showdown.
Badminton
Nishimoto Kenta beat Anthony Sinisuka Ginting for the first time since 2019, to book his place in the final at badminton's BWF Hong Kong Open 2023, live on Olympic Channel.
Japan's Nishimoto won their men's singles semi-final on Saturday (16 September) in straight games, 21-13, 21-15, to reach his second final of the year.
He'll face Jonatan Christie for the title on Sunday, after the fifth seed from Indonesia overcame Ng Tze Yong of Malaysia in an epic, 21-19, 21-23, 21-13.
In the women's singles, world number two Yamaguchi Akane of Japan came through a 70-minute tussle with Gregoria Mariska Tunjung, who had beaten Olympic gold medallist Carolina Marin on her way to the semis.
Top-seeded Yamaguchi of Japan overcame Tunjung 21-17, 23-25, 21-18, to reach her second final in as many weeks since winning bronze at the 2023 World Championships.
She'll face Zhang Yi Man in the Hong Kong final, after the Chinese shuttler beat Goh Jin Wei 21-14, 21-11 in their semi.
The BWF Hong Kong Open 2023 is a Paris 2024 Qualifier, with players earning ranking points towards possible Olympic qualification.
The tournament concludes with the finals in all singles and doubles disciplines on Sunday 17 September.
Action from the event is available to watch via digital livestreaming on Olympic Channel via Olympics.com and the official Olympics app (territorial restrictions may apply).
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