Yuqi started strong, establishing an early 5-1 lead in the first game and extending it with an impressive 8-point streak at 12-6, ultimately finishing the game decisively at 21-8. In the second game, despite trailing 11-9 at the interval, Yuqi quickly regained control with a 5-point run, maintaining his composure to seal the match at 21-15. This win not only avenges his loss to Antonsen in last year's final but also adds to his recent success at the BWF World Tour Finals, where he also defeated Antonsen in straight sets.
Expressing his satisfaction with the victory, Yuqi noted improvements in his mentality and observational skills on the court. As the champion, he received a winner's prize of US$101,500 along with a medal. Following this triumph, Yuqi and the Chinese squad will head to New Delhi for the Indian Open, where he is set to face France's Alex Lanier in the opening round.
In other finals, South Korea's Seo Seung Jae and Kim Won Ho claimed the men's doubles title by overcoming China's Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi in a three-set match. Meanwhile, the mixed doubles semi-finals saw Malaysia's Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei fall to China's world No. 1 pair Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping, highlighting the need for the Malaysian duo to enhance their mental strength to compete against top Chinese pairs consistently.
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