Loh Kean Yew’s All England Open Run Ends in Quarterfinals
Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew, the 2021 badminton world champion, was defeated in the quarter-finals of the 2025 All England Open Championships on Friday, marking his best-ever result at the tournament in Birmingham.
The 27-year-old lost to China’s Shi Yuqi, the world number one and top seed, in straight games, 21-18, 21-16.
Match Details: Loh vs. Shi
Loh struggled to gain momentum in the first game, falling behind early as Shi established a led of up to seven points. despite saving three game points, Loh couldn’t close the gap.
The second game was more competitive, with the score tied at 13-13. Though, Shi Yuqi secured the final four points to clinch the match in 46 minutes.
Looking Ahead: Semi-Finals and Beyond
Shi Yuqi will now face fellow Chinese player Li Shifeng in the semi-finals.The winner of that match is set to compete against an unseeded opponent in the final on Sunday.
In contrast, the women’s singles draw features a high concentration of seeded players, with seven of the eight quarter-finalists being seeded and the remaining player being the 2020 Olympic champion.
How does the current All England Open compare to previous years in terms of the competitive landscape of the women’s singles draw?
Loh Kean Yew’s All England Open Run Ends in Quarterfinals
Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew, the 2021 badminton world champion, was defeated in the quarter-finals of the 2025 All England Open Championships on Friday, marking his best-ever result at the tournament in Birmingham.
The 27-year-old lost to China’s Shi Yuqi, the world number one and top seed, in straight games, 21-18, 21-16.
Match Details: loh vs. Shi
Loh struggled to gain momentum in the first game, falling behind early as Shi established a led of up to seven points. despite saving three game points, Loh couldn’t close the gap.
The second game was more competitive, with the score tied at 13-13. Though, Shi Yuqi secured the final four points to clinch the match in 46 minutes.
Looking Ahead: Semi-Finals and Beyond
Shi Yuqi will now face fellow Chinese player Li Shifeng in the semi-finals.The winner of that match is set to compete against an unseeded opponent in the final on Sunday.
In contrast, the women’s singles draw features a high concentration of seeded players, with seven of the eight quarter-finalists being seeded and the remaining player being the 2020 Olympic champion.
Frequently Asked Questions: Loh Kean yew at the All England Open
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Q: What is the all England Open?
A: The All England Open Badminton Championships is one of the oldest and most prestigious badminton tournaments in the world. It’s frequently enough considered one of the “majors” in the badminton circuit. Think of it like Wimbledon for badminton!
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Q: What’s Loh Kean Yew’s best result at the All England Open?
A: This year’s quarterfinal appearance (2025) is his best performance at the tournament.
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Q: Who is shi Yuqi?
A: Shi Yuqi is a Chinese badminton player and currently the world number one.He is a formidable opponent!
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Q: What happened in the match between Loh Kean Yew and Shi Yuqi?
A: Shi Yuqi defeated Loh Kean Yew in straight games (21-18, 21-16). Loh struggled in the first game but put up a strong fight in the second.The match lasted 46 minutes.
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Q: Who will Shi Yuqi play in the semi-finals?
A: Shi Yuqi will face Li Shifeng,another Chinese player,in the semi-finals.
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Q: What’s the difference in the women’s singles draw?
A: the women’s singles draw features mostly seeded players and the 2020 Olympic champion, indicating a higher level of competition among the top-ranked female players this year.
Keep an eye on the All England Open to see how Shi Yuqi fares and to see if he can claim the championship title. the competition keeps heating up!
