Chou Tien-Chen Upsets World Number 4 to Enter Semifinals of Indonesia Open
In the quarterfinals of the Indonesia Open, Taiwan's top badminton player, Chou Tien-Chen, ranked 7th in the world, staged a remarkable comeback to defeat China's world number 4, Li Shi Feng, with scores of 14-21, 21-13, and 21-17, securing a spot in the semifinals.
Chou displayed excellent mental strength, having initially fallen behind by 7 points in the first set. He rallied back in the second set, showcasing a powerful series of attacks that leveled the match.
In the deciding third set, the 35-year-old Chou maintained his momentum, establishing a commanding lead of 17-10, despite Li's attempts to close the gap. Chou's victory sets the stage for a semifinal clash against Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn, the newly crowned world number one.
