Chen Yufei (陳雨菲)

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    Chen Yufei’s Self Reflection on Weibo upon finishing four tournaments back to back.

    I said that the result at this stage is not so
    important to me, but the process is very
    important. I am very satisfied with the problems in the last stage of this race. I gradually solved the problems in the race, and I was able to keep my energy steady even though my body and ability were overdrawn. I won strong opponents in two games. This is my goal before the race, and it's also something I tried my best to accumulate by
    practicing instead of the race .The final result didn't hit the bottom and didn't play out of order. In my current physical condition,
    I mobilized everything, but my physical fatigue
    wasn't enough to support more games, so
    winning or losing this game didn't have much
    reference value for me. I knew that I was on the right path, though I didn't have a complete out of the dark, but I was very close to winning the championship, and it wasn't the one I want to win today.
    After my injury at the end of last year, I missed
    some races, which led to the need for full-time
    catching up this year. Now that I have played ten races, I will take part selectively according to the situation. Thank you, military guide Xia Dao Luo Dao, for supporting my decision. After a month, will come back full of blood!②
     
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    Congratulatiions to the silver medal! If she gets a gold next year she's collected one set!

    Chen had a tournament that she could be happy about, I think. Her badminton is still very fun to watch.
     
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    Overall I think Chen Yufei played well and had a very good tournament. Of course she could have won but her opponent was better and deserved to win. I don't think there is much difference between the 2 finalists, Akane was better at finishing the rallies. Maybe an aspect for Chen to consider to improving on her already excellent skills set.
     
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    I feel that Chen Yufei's will-to-win and fighting spirit not strong enough. Strangely, I also have this thought that if it were a team final, she might push herself harder, driven by a sense of duty and responsibility to the nation and the team, though this is admittedly a double-edged sword which either lifts you up beyond yourself or crushes you by the weight of expectations, depending on each individual.

    Otoh, in yesterday's showdown, we also have to take into consideration that CYF had a much tougher road to the final where even her opening round opponent, Sonia Cheah, played better than I expected of her, followed by Pornpawee Chochuwong, an up-and-comer , who appeared in good form, then the next round, Michelle Li, to my surprise, looked to be in top form, particularly considering the way she took out Intanon Ratchanok the round before, and all three of them seemed to be at their attacking best despite defeat. And, needless to say, CYF's semifinal opponent , Tai TY - regarded by many as one of, if not the only, odds-on favourites and certainly a most intimidating adversary that no-one relish meeting before the ultimate round - also , no doubt, consumed a good amount of CYF's physical and mental preparations, which , undeniably, to a toll on her more than Akane was by her previous-round opponents, against whom she had a relatively much easier time when even both Gregoria Mariska Tunjung and An Se Young, failed to trouble her significantly, much to my surprise.

    Usually, I don't quibble over such details as I take it as the norm , par for the course, as nobody has any control over the situation or the set of circumstances prevailing, for example, the luck of the draw, the opponents' form , any unforeseen or extraneous factors. In other words, any athlete, the more so , professionals gunning for top accolades, have to be ready to meet and deal with any given situation that arises and make the best of it.

    As it is, Akane has now become a stumbling block to CYF that must be resolved, I wonder how she's going to overcome it both mentally and physically in future tournaments. Truly, a test of Chen Yufei's character.
     
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    Personally, I wish to see Chen Yufei playing sharp and forceful as much as possible, all the time, if possible (like Lin Dan and Lee CW in their prime) - by that I mean, always be proactive and dynamic, execute quick and accurate smashes (mostly full-bodied, sometimes stick smash, half-smash, straight, down-the-line, more often steep but occasionally flat to the corner or backline, varying as necessary away or to the body to achieve maximum effect), fast/punch clears, steep drop shots (occasionally sliced if the opponent is not near the net ), tight (and spinning) net play, with sudden injection of pace now and then; of course, a good defense is a prerequisite for never expect your attacking shots to be outright winners, as once your attack peters off when meeting stiff resistance and your opponent's capable defence give them a chance to counterattack , you'll be forced onto the defensive, then you must be able to continue the rally and start over again, or else you'd come a cropper.

    True, it's definitely easier said than done. But, I see no other way to overcome and overpower Akane Y's uncanny ability to retrieve everything you throw at her a la the female equivalent of Chen Long minus the height, plus she's now capable of unleashing attacks as and when the opportunity arises, which makes her even more formidable than her pre-Olympic days.

    Needless to say, for Chen Yufei to raise her game to such a demanding level requires the optimum physique coupled with the stamina (maximizing output) and endurance (maximizing time).

    As it is, in the championship match, Chen Yufei was close to getting there in G2 which she won handsomely. However, there is certainly ample room for improvement as she has to be able to do it better, consistently and sustainably throughout the entire match.

    Not only that, there's undeniably also the mental aspect of the game to consider which more often than not proves decisive for the mentally stronger player when little separates the two exponents, especially in tight situations or at crucial stage of the match. The well-known Lin Dan - Lee CW once perpetual rivalry is a classic case in point.

    Well, so far, CYF has proven to be quite a steady and stable player, mostly, but somehow I feel her mental strength is still a bit lacking at times when the going gets tough and she begins to exhibit some signs of vulnerability. The problem is skills and fitness can be trained but mental toughness is a different matter, there isn't much you can do to develop it, a little ,at most.

    Let's see how it goes. That's just my opinion.
     
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    I remember during the match, Chen Yufei created the opportunities but failed to finish the rally due to Akane's excellent defence. In my view, not necessarily a weak mentality, but really out of ideas of what to do to beat the opponent. She made uncharacteristic errors which may tell the quality of the opposition. Chen Yufei is currently among the best stroke players, she just need to improve her finishing skills. Just imagine her having the finishing ability like Tai or Ratchanok... if with Sindhu's smash she would be unbeatable, but that's too much to ask for. ;):)
     
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    Interestingly, Chen Yufei in her post-world championship match last week also attributed her defeat mainly to wanting in mental toughness.

    Read here https://sports.sina.com.cn/others/badmin/2022-08-28/doc-imizmscv8106282.shtml

    陈雨菲总结失利:失误有点多 主要心态上不够好
    Chen Yufei summed up the failure: a little too error-prone; in the main, mentality not good enough

    But today at the Japan Open semifinals, it heartens me to see her raised her fighting spirit, indeed more proactive and dynamic, going the full distance down to the wire in a three-setter match that could have gone either way; unfortunately, she ended on the wrong side of the deuces, 22-24, despite mostly leading in the first half of the decider until 14-all and even holding matchpoint at 21-20!

    Defeat notwithstanding, that's the way to go, Chen Yufei ! Keep it up. Keep at it and you'll succeed one day, reaching the summit of your career. I believe that first Olympic gold she won last year is only the beginning with many more top accolades to come in future. JiaYou !
     
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    Thanks for the article. Watched the match, I don't know if it was mental strength or her decision making process. I felt she left the match slipped through her hands. Akane was not at her best shape, Chen Yufei could have won if she was more decisive, I think.
     
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    Chen Yufei beating Akane Yamaguchi in two straight sets at the ongoing WTF group stage today is a good sign that AY is unlikely to develop into her nemesis. If anything, it demonstrated CYF's resilience, dogged determination and analytical thinking ability during the game, correcting and adjusting her strategy and tactics as the match wears on, instead of getting flustered and letting her emotions, frustration and anxiety affect her game.

    To me, this is most heartening to see, it's an indication that she is becoming a more steady, stable, self-possessed,and mature player despite her current age of 24. In my opinion, I'm not surprised she still has room for improvement, not stagnating, and may in time to come be a complete player going forward, and peak at just the right time I hope for the next World Championships '23 and the Paris Olympics '24 that follows.

    All the best, Chen Yufei !
     
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    Like I've said before, Chen Yufei must dare to attack, keep at it, keep going, never letting up , no matter how many times Akane keeps getting it back, for whoever wavers or blinks first, loses.

    The important thing is to time the attack well, always be proactive, seize the initiative and choose the right shot at the right time - it need not always be a smash, it can be a steep dropshot, a punch clear, a tight net shot, even a disguised or trick shot, and keep trying to dictate the rally until the defender breaks.

    I know, that's more easily said than done, but if you are up against none other than the amazing, superb, unmatched retriever, Akane Yamaguchi, who is no shabby attacker whenever the opportunity arises - nothing else will do.
     
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    I'm afraid I spoke too soon. Today in the WTF semifinal with Akane Y, a rematch after the group stage redraw, CYF who at first did well to draw level from 14-19, then missed a winning smash at half court hitting it long before going on to lose the nect point and the set.

    After that close incident, it seemed CYF couldn't get over it and allowed the missed chance at 19-all to play on her mind in G2 which was a disaster for her as nothing went right for her whilst her opponent who escaped that close call and took G1 was buoyed up and ran away with G2.

    Apparently, besides some technical improvements in her game, which can be achieved through training, I believe CYF still has to strengthen her resolve in the mental aspect; in this case, learn to quickly put the unhappy incident behind her and stay focused in the following game(s) with resolution.

    Way to go, Chen Yufei ! Keep it up, you can do it, just hang tough !
     
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    Is Chen Yufei currently training in Thailand in the Bangthonyord Badminton School with Ratchanok?
     
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    I did read that she stayed on in Thailand after the Tour Finals, and that she has had some interaction with Thai players like Intanon.

    I don't know why she stayed back, though. She apparently had Covid in Thailand -- it might have something to do with that; or there may be some other reason.
     
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    Allow me to repost what I wrote in the just-concluded Indonesian Open 2023 tournament thread :-

    Glad that Chen Yufei didn't disappoint today after taking out the most hotshot WS player at the moment, An Se Young, yesterday with another fine victory over the resurgent Marin in today's final to lift the champions trophy.

    TBH, I'd thought G2 is lost for CYF when she was trailing for most of the way until she managed to catch up at 16-all and even forged ahead 17-16, even then it's anybody's game until she spurted to the finishing line from 19-all.

    I must say, CYF's come-from-behind win in G2 is more impressive and convincing to me than her G1 win from 18-all with three straight points. That's because she demonstrated how cool, calm and collected she was as she composed herself and dug deep into her growing maturity and experience to turn the tide and score another two-straight-game victory throughout the tournament.

    A most deserving and worthy champion is Chen Yufei here, thereby once again injecting confidence in her many fans as most of them have been openly entertaining doubts and some even leveling criticisms at her for her title wins have been few and far between since capturing the Tokyo Olympic gold in 2020.

    Lastly, as for Marin, hats off to her despite defeat for she has acquitted herself admirably all the way to the final. Frankly, among the so-called has-beens, if I may use the term, namely, Tai TY (arguably, yes, many would disagree but certainly the nearly woman), PV Sindhu, Intanon R, and, of course, Marin herself - the last named, Carolina Marin , has proven she still has what it takes to trouble any of the top few.

    In today's title bout, Marin showed how fit, fast and aggressive she is in pushing CYF near to the brink in two close hard-fought games , that after having disposed of both Tai TY (one of the consistent top 4 WS) and the unexpectedly resurgent Intanon Ratchanok (who in the QFs stopped the reigning world champion and WR1 Akane Yamaguchi ) en route to the final.

    From now on, I believe, many would no doubt consider Marin as one of the serious contenders in the 2024 Paris Olympic Qualification Cycle. Needless to say, Chen Yufei too will,indubitably, be gunning for her second Olympic gold for which there is no better way than this World Tour Super 1000 laurel to serve as a forceful announcement of her clear intention and unmistakable ability to accomplish her ultimate goal.

    Heartiest Congratulations and Best of Luck, Chen Yufei !
     
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    2nd that Justin, great summary agreed with everything you said,
    another noticeable feat I noticed instantly when the players were introduced was the crowd was behind Marin,
    I was over the moon with CYF’s victory, a monumental feat considering Marin has never lost a 1000 final.
     
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    China have to rebuild their womens singles. Non can match the fit asy for now. 2 years at least? Now still need cyf to lead till olympic.
     
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    WS in CHina been going downhill for ages
     
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    i honestly think she still could spell trouble for asy as long as she can improve her physicality and stamina. look at her when she won the olympics 2 years ago, she looked slightly faster on her feet and stronger physically
     
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    Read that she has slipped disc.
    Is it true?
     

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