Wang advances with straight games win at All England Open

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Wang Zhiyi of China competes in the Women's Singles First Round match against Hina Akechi of Japan during day two of All England Open at Utilita Arena in Birmingham, England, March 4, 2026. /VCG

Wang Zhiyi kicked off her campaign at the All England Open in Birmingham with a commanding straight-games victory over Japan's Hina Akechi, winning 21-15, 21-15 to advance to the round of 16.

The second seed has made a strong start to the season, having reached the finals of her last three tournaments, although she is yet to secure a title.

On the men's side, Lu Guangzu faced a tougher challenge, falling in the opening round to Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn. Lu initially took a narrow 10-9 lead, but Vitidsarn quickly found his rhythm and turned the tides to go ahead 13-11.

The world number two then seized control of the match, winning the first game 21-15 and establishing a commanding 17-4 lead in the second before wrapping it up at 21-10.

Vitidsarn will next compete against either Japan's Yushi Tanaka or France's Toma Junior Popov.

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