(Live badminton) - Nguyễn Thùy Linh shows a powerful return as she advances to the final of the 2025 Korean Masters.
The final of the 2025 Korean Masters badminton tournament promises intense excitement as it features two players in top form, evenly matched: Nguyễn Thùy Linh (Vietnam, world rank 24, 2nd seed) and Chiu Pin-chian (Taiwan, world rank 20, top seed).
Both have displayed impressive performances throughout the tournament, defeating many strong opponents to reach this “dream final.” With her agile style, stamina, and skillful shot placement, Nguyễn Thùy Linh has made a strong comeback after recovering from injury. She overcame tough competitors such as Han Yu Chen, Lee So Yul, and Hina Akechi to reach the final match.
Meanwhile, Chiu Pin-chian — Taiwan’s number one player — has also proven her class by playing solidly and exploiting her opponents’ weaknesses to advance. At 26 years old, Chiu’s highest world ranking was 18, and she has had a successful 2025 season by reaching the quarterfinals of the China Open, Finland Open, and Denmark Open. The 2025 Korean Masters marks the first final she has reached this year.
Nguyễn Thùy Linh is equally impressive, having once ranked as high as 17th in the world and reaching three international finals in 2025 at the German Open, Canadian Open, and Vietnam Open.
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