China defeat Thailand to reach Thomas and Uber Cup semifinals

China stayed on track to defend their titles by defeating Thailand 3-0 in both the men’s Thomas and women’s Uber Cup quarterfinals in Aarhus, Denmark, on Friday.

In the Thomas Cup, world No. 10 Shi Yuqi of China started the rout with a straightforward 21-14, 21-17 win over 23-year-old Kantaphon Wangcharoen in their singles’ opener at the Ceres Arena.

Having been defeated by Thailand’s No. 2 singles shuttler Kunlavut Vitidsarn at the recent Sudirman Cup, Shi came prepared to face both Vitidsarn and Thai No. 1…