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Benyapa gives mighty Tai a big scare

Benyapa gives mighty Tai a big scare

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World No.1 Tai Tzu-ying got a scare from local star Benyapa Aimsaard before beating the teenager 21-18, 26-24 in the first round of the Yonex Thailand Open yesterday.

It was the Taiwanese’s first match since she won the All England Open title nine months ago as badminton restarted at Bangkok’s Muang Thong Thani.

The sport had been mainly sidelined since the 2020 All England Open in March although there were a few small events late last year.

“I feel so happy to play my first match here. It is strange to play without any crowds,” said Tai.

“I made too many unforced errors in the first match. I will…

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