Nguyễn Thùy Linh missed out again on her first BWF title in her career

09/11/2025 09:42:00 pandatv

(Badminton results) - Vietnam’s top female player Nguyễn Thùy Linh has concluded an emotional journey at the 2025 Korean Masters.

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What time did the Nguyễn Thùy Linh vs Chiu Pin-chian badminton match take place?

Set 1: Nguyễn Thùy Linh 16-21 Chiu Pin-chian

From the start, Nguyễn Thùy Linh played confidently, continuously delivering challenging shots that troubled Chiu’s defense. However, the Taiwanese player quickly regained control with agile movement and precise backhand strokes. When the score was tied at 14-14, Chiu Pin-chian accelerated aggressively, effectively using cross-court attacks to create a gap. Linh tried to keep up but ultimately had to accept defeat 16-21 in the first set.

Set 2: Nguyễn Thùy Linh 15-21 Chiu Pin-chian

In the second set, Nguyễn Thùy Linh attempted to change tactics by adopting an early attacking style to pressure her opponent. Nevertheless, Chiu maintained a steady pace, counterattacking skillfully with delicate net shots. Linh managed to narrow the gap to 13-15 at one point, but some errors towards the end cost her the advantage. The Taiwanese player seized the opportunity to score a decisive streak, closing the match with a victory 21-15, thereby securing the championship.

What time did the Nguyễn Thùy Linh vs Chiu Pin-chian badminton match take place?

Time: scheduled for 9:00 AM, today November 9th
Tournament: Women’s singles final, Super 300 Korea Masters 2025
Venue: Court 1, match number 1

The final of the Korean Masters 2025 promises to be thrilling as it features two players in top form, evenly matched: Nguyễn Thùy Linh (Vietnam, world No. 24, 2nd seed) and Chiu Pin-chian (Taiwan, world No. 20, top seed).

Both have shown impressive performance throughout the tournament, overcoming many strong opponents to reach this “dream final.” With her flexible playing style, endurance in movement, and skillful shot placement, Nguyễn Thùy Linh demonstrated a strong comeback after recovering from injury. She defeated tough competitors like Han Yu Chen, Lee So Yul, and Hina Akechi to reach the final.

Meanwhile, Chiu Pin-chian — Taiwan’s number one player — also proved her caliber by playing solidly and exploiting her opponents’ weaknesses to advance deep into the competition. At 26 years old, Chiu once reached a career-high ranking of 18 globally and is having a successful 2025 season, reaching quarterfinals in the China Open, Finland Open, and Denmark Open. The Korean Masters 2025 is the first final she has reached this year.

Nguyễn Thùy Linh is no less accomplished, having achieved a career-high ranking of 17 worldwide and reached three international finals in 2025 at the German Open, Canada Open, and Vietnam Open.

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