Anthony Sinisuka Ginting (R) of Indonesia greets Viktor Axelsen of Denmark after their men's singles quarter-final during the All England Open Badminton Championships at Utilita Arena in Birmingham, England, March 15, 2024. /CFP
The men's singles world No.1 and top seed Viktor Axelsen of Denmark and China's Chen Yufei were eliminated in the quarterfinals during the All England Open Badminton Championships on Friday.
Axelsen, who was the champion in 2020 and 2022, was stunned by Indonesian Anthony Sinisuka Ginting 8-21, 21-18, 21-19 in their men's singles quarter-final.
Chen Yufei of China saves a point during the All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham, England, March 15, 2024. /CFP
In the women's draw, world No. 1 An Se-young of South Korea, yet to drop a game at the tournament, set up a semi-final clash with Japanese ace Akane Yamaguchi after defeating Chinese eighth seed Han Yue 21-16, 21-19.
Carolina Marin of Spain celebrates her victory after defeating Chen Yufei of China (not pictured) during the All England Open Badminton Championships in Birmingham, England, March 15, 2024. /CFP
Tokyo Olympic champion Chen was outplayed by Carolina Marin of Spain with scores of 21-17, 21-15 in another women's singles quarter-final.
"I think I'm not confident enough on court and I could not adjust my game in time," said Chen.
(With input from agencies)