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Day 4: Bao Chunlai out, Xu/Sun shines in MD
http://www.sports.cn/ 2008-09-27 22:25:00

(Changzhou, Sept. 27) 2008 China Badminton Masters concluded semi-finals today with Bao Chunlai losing to Indonesian Sony Dwi Kuncoro 13-21, 15-21 and Xu Chen/Sun Junjie entering the men's doubles final.

Men’s singles: Chen Jin enters final, Bao Chunlai ejected

In men’s singles, China’s Chen Jin posted a 2-0 win over teammate Li Yu, entering the final. Bareheaded Bao Chunlai of China failed to reach the final after lost to Dwi Kuncoro Sony of Indonesia 1-2.

Women’s singles: Wang Lin wins derby, Zhou Mi edges out Nehwal

In women’s singles, Wang Lin won the Chinese derby over Wang Yihan to book her first Super Series final ticket. Zhou Min of Hong Kong will meet Wang Yihan in tomorrow’s final by easing past Nehwal Saina of India 2-0.

Men’s doubles: Xu Chen, Sun Junjie cruise

In the semifinals of men’s doubles, Xu Chen/Sun Junjie of China whitewashed Beijing Olympic silver medalists Cai Yun/Fu Haifeng 2-0. First seeds Kido Markis/Setiawan Hendra of Indonesia came from behind to beat teammates Riyadi Joko/Aprida Gunawan Hendra 2-0.

Women’s doubles: Cheng/Zhao sets up match against Macao's pair

Cheng Shu and Zhao Yunlei from the China's secondary national team claimed the win over Grether Nicole (GER)/Reid Charmaine (CAN) 2-0. Their rivals in the final clash are Macao's Zhang Dan and Zhang Zhibo, who outscored Voravichitchaikul Kunchala/Aroonkesorn Duang-anong of Thailand.

Mixed doubles: powerhouses China and Indonesia face off in final

Widianto Nova/Natsir Liliyana of Indonesia seized the very chance in the last set to counterpunch their teammates Rijal Muhammad/Marissa Vita. Third seeds Xie Zhongbo and Zhang Yawen devoured He Hanbin and Yu Yang 2-0 in the other mixed derby semi today.