The highly anticipated Malaysia Badminton Open is currently underway, with everyone closely following the performance of the Chinese badminton team. The Chinese team has shown strong fighting spirit in this competition, advancing in various events as fans hope for more championships.
In the women's singles event at the Malaysia Badminton Open, attention is not only on the Chinese athletes but also on another player: 29-year-old Thai women's singles world champion Ratchanok Intanon. Intanon achieved fame at a young age, winning the World Championships early in her career, but has recently experienced a decline in form.
On the fifth day of the 2025 Malaysia Badminton Open, the semi-finals for each event will commence. In the first women's singles semi-final, former World Champion Intanon suffered a 0-2 defeat, swept by world number one An Se-young, marking her ninth consecutive loss to An. An Se-young advances to the women's singles final. The crushing 0-2 defeat and the ninth consecutive loss have left many speechless, with some netizens even referring to Intanon as "a Dudou that can't be lifted."
Intanon is a player closely watched by Chinese badminton fans, having won the World Championships for Thailand earlier in her career, defeating a Chinese opponent in the final. However, with age, Intanon has not been able to maintain consistent performance, disappointing many of her supporters.
Despite not progressing further in this competition, Intanon has put in great effort. It is hoped that in future matches, she will go all out to challenge her opponents. Fans wish for her to shed the label of "a Dudou that can't be lifted" and bring more achievements to her followers on the court. Attention will be paid to Intanon's growth, with belief in her ability to achieve breakthroughs in upcoming competitions.
