Source: Visual China Group/VCG
[Saba Sports News]The 2024 Korea Badminton Masters has concluded its finals day. In the highly anticipated men’s singles final, Chinese player Wang Zhengxing lost to Thailand’s star Kunlavut Vitidsarn with scores of 18-21 in both games. Records show that the Korea Badminton Masters was Wang Zhengxing’s first time reaching the finals of a Super 300 level event, marking the highest level final he has reached so far in the BWF tour. In contrast, Kunlavut is ranked fifth in the world, is the 2023 World Badminton Championships men’s singles champion, and won a silver medal in men’s singles at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Comparing their past performances, Wang Zhengxing was not favored before the match, with some fans even doubting he could score more than 10 points in either game. Ultimately, both games were closely contested until the end. Although he did not secure the championship, Wang Zhengxing captivated fans with his outstanding performance and handsome appearance, leading the Korean audience to cheer for him.