Wang Chi-lin and Chiu Hsiang-chieh Eliminated in First Round of Singapore Open

According to the Central News Agency, Taiwanese badminton men's doubles pair Wang Chi-lin and Chiu Hsiang-chieh, returning after nearly a month of rest, were defeated in the first round of the BWF Super 750 Singapore Open on the 26th by Chinese pair Liu Yi and Chen Boyang, with scores of 21-15, 19-21, 18-21. Ranked 14th in the world, Wang and Chiu had been resting in Taiwan since the conclusion of the Thomas & Uber Cup on April 24. Although they won the first game, they committed too many unforced errors in the second and third games, allowing their opponents to come from behind. Wang Chi-lin told the Central News Agency, "We spent this month in Taiwan treating and recovering from injuries. It is a pity to lose this match, but we will keep working hard and hope to regain our rhythm by next week."