Popov Upsets 2021 World Champion Loh at All England Open
Birmingham – France’s Christo Popov continued his strong form at the All England Open, defeating 2021 world champion Loh Kean Yew in the Round of 16. Popov, likes big meetings
, secured the victory in 41 minutes with scores of 21-12, 21-17.
Popov Advances to Quarterfinals
The win propels Popov into the quarterfinals, where he will face Lin Chun-Yi of Taiwan. He previously defeated Lin last week in Germany.
Brother Toma Junior Narrowly Misses Quarterfinals
While Christo advances, his brother, Toma Junior, likewise set up a strong fight. He lost to world No. 2 Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand in a close three-set match lasting 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Doubles Success for Popov Brothers
The Popov brothers also achieved success in doubles competition, defeating former world No. 1s Hoki/Kobayashi in a challenging match (21-10, 15-21, 21-19). They will now face the current world No. 1 in the quarterfinals.
Looking Ahead
Christo Popov faces a busy schedule as he competes in both singles and doubles at the All England Open. His performance continues to highlight a rising level of play from the French badminton team.
FAQ
- Who did Christo Popov defeat? He defeated Loh Kean Yew, the 2021 world champion.
- Who will Christo Popov play next? He will play Lin Chun-Yi of Taiwan in the quarterfinals.
- How did Toma Junior Popov fare? He lost to Kunlavut Vitidsarn in three sets.
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