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The upset win over the third seeds, earned the American duo a semi-final clash against sixth seeded Rui Hirokami-Sayaka Hobara of Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Victor, twice a medalist at the World championships, defeated Japan&#8217;s Yudai Okimoto 21-19, 21-12 in his last eight tie. He faces Hong Kong&#8217;s Lee Cheuk Yiu in the semi-finals. 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