Several big names saw their campaigns come to an end at the French Badminton Open as lesser-fancied contenders continued to make their mark in Paris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Women’s singles, No.2 seed Wang Zhiyi of China was shown the door by Japan’s Hina Akechi 21-19, 22-20 while Taiwanese Chi Yujen defeated teammate and No.5 seed Chou Tien Chen 21-18, 20-22, 21-17 in the men’s singles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another player enjoying a breakthrough week was Ashmita Chaliha, who claimed the biggest victory of her career with a 21-19 21-18 win over Denmark Open runner-up Akane Yamaguchi to reach her maiden Super 750 quarterfinal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Having lost to Yamaguchi just a week earlier in Denmark, Ashmita had a different mindset in Paris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI played her last week in Denmark. I had no hopes or expectations. She\u2019s a legend, so I was just looking forward to giving my best and everything else would follow.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The world No.36 drew confidence from her previous encounter and was better prepared to deal with one of Yamaguchi\u2019s most dangerous shots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHer deceptive drop is very effective and it was very difficult for me to take. Today I was ready for her drops as well.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Patience also proved crucial throughout the contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019ve been more patient this tournament.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Only after the match did the significance of the result begin to sink in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat\u2019s my biggest win, I think. I\u2019m still trying to digest it. I think it will take a day. This is my first 750 quarterfinal and I\u2019m super proud of myself and how I played here. I watch men\u2019s singles as part of the inspiration for my style. I really like Lin-Chun Yi. He\u2019s left handed like me and explosive \u2013 I really like this play style.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ashmita\u2019s reward is another daunting challenge against Japanese world champion Nozomi Okuhara, with a place in the semifinals at stake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The German duo of Marvin Seidel-Thuc Phuong Nguyen were among the day\u2019s standout performers, reaching the quarterfinals with a 21-17 14-21 21-19 victory over World No. 2 Jiang Zhenbang-Wei Yaxin of China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The result caps a remarkable run in Paris for the Germans, who have now beaten two top 10 pairs in Paris after also accounting for the world No.9s when they defeated Goh Soon Huat-Lai Shevon Jemie of Malaysia in the first round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Chinese pair arrived in France having won consecutive titles at the Arctic Open and Demark Open, but Seidel and Nguyen refused to be overawed by their lofty ranking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt was one of the best wins for us so far,\u201d said Nguyen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The pair believed they needed to be brave and committed to their game plan.We can play against them. We had to not hide and be really brave.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Seidel, the run is about more than results alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are still there and trying our best.Even with victory within touching distance, Nguyen remained focused solely on the next rally. I wanted to press on the net and didn\u2019t think about the result at all.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Germans will next face Malaysia’s Hoo Pang Ron-Lai Pei Jing for a place in the semi-finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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