Shi Yuqi (Chinese: 石宇奇; pinyin: Shí Yǔqí; Mandarin pronunciation: [ʂɻ̩̌.ỳ tɕʰǐ]; born 28 February 1996) is a Chinese badminton player who is currently the world number one in the men's singles.[1] Shi won his first Superseries title in the 2016 French Open.[2][3] At the 2017 All England Open, he defeated 6-time champion Lin Dan to reach the final,[4] and repeated the same feat again at the 2018 All England Open, where he outclassed Lin Dan in the tournament final.[5] He also won a silver medal at the 2018 World Championships.[6]
- ^ a b Lee, David (10 June 2024). "'Stone' Shi Yuqi overcomes rocky road to become badminton's world No. 1". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 11 June 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
- ^ "Players: Shi Yuqi". Badminton World Federation. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
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- ^ "All England 2017 SF – New flag to fly in Birmingham". Badzine. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
- ^ "Badminton: Lin Dan falls to compatriot Shi Yuqi in All-England final". The Star. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
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