Sansan Fukuoka Open Women’s Semifinals: Quarterfinal action in the women’s singles draw concluded Friday at the PPA Tour Asia Sansan Fukuoka Open in Itoshima, Japan. Yu-chieh Hsieh, Ting Chieh Wei, Yufei Long, and Sahra Dennehy each earned wins to secure their spots in the semifinals.
Hsieh Dominates Opening Match
Yu-chieh Hsieh controlled her quarterfinal against Nicola Schoeman, winning 11-4, 11-4. Hsieh’s steady play kept Schoeman from finding momentum, allowing her to close out the match in straight games.
Wei Survives Three-Game Battle
Ting Chieh Wei faced the toughest challenge of the day, edging out Hsiang Wen Huang 11-2, 7-11, 12-10. After splitting the first two games, Wei held her nerve in the deciding game to finish on top.
Long Outlasts Townsend
Yufei Long moved into the semifinals after a hard-fought victory over Danni-elle Townsend. Long lost the first game but responded strongly to win 7-11, 11-4, 11-8. She sealed the match by controlling key rallies late in the third game.
Dennehy Sweeps Shima
In the final quarterfinal, Sahra Dennehy breezed past Seina Shima 11-0, 11-5. Dennehy’s quick start put Shima under pressure early, and she never looked back as she advanced with a convincing performance.
What Comes Next
With their wins, Hsieh, Wei, Long, and Dennehy are set for the semifinals. The final four will compete for a place on Championship Sunday, where one will claim the Fukuoka Open title.
News in Brief: Sansan Fukuoka Open Women’s Semifinals
Yu-chieh Hsieh, Ting Chieh Wei, Yufei Long, and Sahra Dennehy advanced to the women’s singles semifinals at the PPA Tour Asia Sansan Fukuoka Open. Hsieh and Dennehy won in straight games, while Wei and Long battled through three-game matches. The four semifinalists will compete for a spot in the final.
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