The latest from the badminton finals: Shi Yuqi won 2-0 against Kunlavut in the men's singles semifinal, advancing to the final with the championship close at hand.

The first game finished 21-16, the second 21-13, with Shi Yuqi sweeping Kunlavut 2-0 to secure his spot in the final.

Before Shi Yuqi claimed the World Championship men's singles title, he frequently lost to Kunlavut, always falling just short. After winning the championship, his confidence soared significantly, and his mental toughness improved greatly. Today, both players performed exceptionally well. Especially Shi Yuqi, who was exhausted to the point of distorted movements but still persevered. In the end, he won by a large margin against his opponent, which was no easy feat. Kudos to Shi Yuqi—keep pushing forward!

• Tomorrow’s final opponent is Popov. If nothing unexpected happens, Shi Yuqi is expected to defeat him and claim the championship, bringing home a big prize.