Ratchanok Intanon has given a walkover to her opponent, Goh Jin Wei, in the Badminton Malaysia tournament. This means that Goh Jin Wei automatically advances to the quarterfinals.
BREAKING NEWS: 🇹🇭 Ratchanok Intanon have givena walkover to her opponent.
🇲🇾 Goh Jin Wei is automatically advancing to q-final.#BadmintonMalaysia #HongKongOpen2023 pic.twitter.com/mar2DG52dy
— Giarc Nibisna 🇲🇾🌺 (@craigansibin) September 14, 2023
In a surprising turn of events at the Hong Kong Open 2023 Badminton tournament, Thai player Ratchanok Intanon has given a walkover to her opponent, Goh Jin Wei from Malaysia. This means that Goh Jin Wei automatically advances to the quarter-finals of the tournament.
The news was announced on social media platform Twitter by user Giarc Nibisna, who shared a photo of the two players and the tweet. The post quickly gained attention from badminton fans around the world, causing a stir among enthusiasts.
No specific reason has been provided for Ratchanok Intanon’s decision to withdraw from the match. It is unclear whether she is facing any health issues or if there are other factors that led to her giving a walkover. This unexpected development has left fans and analysts speculating about the circumstances surrounding the decision.
Meanwhile, Goh Jin Wei must now prepare for her upcoming quarter-final match, which she will enter without having played a previous round. This could potentially give her an advantage in terms of rest and preparation for the next stage of the tournament.
As the Hong Kong Open 2023 continues, badminton fans eagerly await further updates and hope for an exciting and competitive tournament..
BREAKING NEWS: Ratchanok Intanon have givena walkover to her opponent.
Goh Jin Wei is automatically advancing to q-final.#BadmintonMalaysia #HongKongOpen2023 pic.twitter.com/mar2DG52dy
— Giarc Nibisna (@craigansibin) September 14, 2023