“Our tactical execution was quite reasonable today,” remarked Tan Qiang after he and Zhou Haodong secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the sixth-seeded Japanese pair Takuro Hoki/Yugo Kobayashi in the men’s doubles quarterfinals at the 2023 Japan Masters. This win propelled the Chinese duo into the semifinals, marking the biggest surprise of the day for the Chinese badminton team.
Following the match, an exhilarated Tan Qiang celebrated by taking off his shirt. In post-match interviews, Tan Qiang and Zhou Haodong shared their thoughts: “We started quickly today and found our rhythm early. In the deciding game, we encouraged each other, and our coach also supported us. The key to winning was our courage to play aggressively. When we were behind, we didn’t become conservative; instead, we stuck to our tactics and fought back to level the score. We prioritized the quality of our shots over the outcome, and overall, our tactical execution on court was quite reasonable.” This article is original content from this site. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited. Site User Guidelines: Resist insults. Excellent original submissions and resume submission channel: Currently unavailable.
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