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[Saba Sports News] The 2024 China Badminton Masters is in full swing, with world number one Shi Yuqi defeating Taiwan’s Chia Hao Lee 2-0 to advance to the next round. In a post-match interview, Shi expressed excitement about his advancement but also hinted that he is not currently at his best, stating that he is living off past successes due to not having played for a long time. He needs more systematic training to adjust his form, estimating that it will be a lengthy process. After the Paris Olympics, Shi feels he needs new goals to motivate himself. He mentioned feeling very touched by the support from many fans and friends recently. Additionally, Shi shared a method he uses to adjust his mood, which involves spending time outdoors to change his environment and mindset. He tries to set aside previous issues or thoughts for a while, and over time, those negative emotions slowly fade away. At that point, he finds new perspectives on issues. Now, being able to stand on this stage again is largely due to everyone’s expectations of him, and he hopes to demonstrate his value.