China Vs Denmark Live Score, Thomas Cup 2026 Semi-final Updates: Liang-Wang Clinch Game With Tricky Serves | CHN 1-0 DEN

Two tricky serves, two miscued returns and that is the game one in favour of Liang-Wang. They take the lead in the crucial doubles match and the Danish are in pressure. It has been mostly a game of China's attack against Denmark's defence, but China had more tricks up their sleeve. Denmark mostly secured their points with a solid defence, forcing China to commit errors by hitting the net or striking wide. Eventually China sealed the game with two good serves in the end.

Shi Yu Qi storms to a dominant 21–16, 21–5 win over Anders Antonsen to give China the opening point. After a competitive first game, the Chinese shuttler completely took over in Game 2, dictating rallies with early interception, sharp flat drives, and relentless pressure from the midcourt.

Antonsen was pushed on the back foot and never really found a way back as Shi closed it out in ruthless fashion to put China ahead in the semi-final.

Shi Yu Qi takes Game 1 21–16 over Anders Antonsen.

Once he settled, the Chinese shuttler controlled the pace brilliantly, sharp flat exchanges, quick interceptions, and solid rear-court pressure. Antonsen tried mixing it up with deception at the net and tight holds, but Shi Yu Qi stayed patient and efficient.

China draw first blood in this high-voltage opener

We’re underway in Horsens and the atmosphere is absolutely buzzing inside Forum Horsens!

First up, it’s a heavyweight clash to kick things off, Shi Yu Qi for China up against Denmark’s home hero Anders Antonsen.

And oh, you can feel it already, Antonsen walking out to a roaring home crowd, every cheer echoing through the arena. Shi Yu Qi looks locked in, calm, composed, the kind of silence that usually precedes serious damage.

Early exchanges promise a battle of control versus aggression, Shi Yu Qi’s crisp, flat drives against Antonsen’s deceptive net play and heavy back-court variations.

Strap in, this one is going to set the tone for the entire tie.

A huge semi-final awaits in Horsens as China men take on hosts Denmark men in the Thomas Cup 2026 at Forum Horsens on Saturday, May 2.

Denmark come in full of confidence after a 3–1 win over Thailand, powered by Anders Antonsen’s gritty victory over Kunlavut Vitidsarn and strong backing from their doubles pairs, especially Astrup–Skaarup in control at the front court. The win also guarantees them a medal on home soil.

China, the defending champions, stand in their way now, stacked with depth, power, and experience. This one has all the makings of a high-voltage battle for a place in the final.

• Match 1 - Shi Yu Qi vs Anders Antonsen

• Match 2 - Liang Wei Keng / Wang Chang vs Kim Astrup / Anders Skaarup Rasmussen

• Match 3 - Li Shi Feng vs Magnus Johannesen

• Match 4 - Chen Bo Yang / Liu Yi vs Mathias Christiansen

• Match 5 - Weng Hong Yang vs Ditlev Jaeger Holm

The BWF Thomas Cup 2026 semifinal match between China and Denmark is scheduled for Saturday, 2 May 2026, and can be streamed live on the BWF TV YouTube channel.

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