The semi-final match between Thuy Linh and Riko Gunji took place on the evening of January 1 (Vietnam time), both players entered the match determined.
In the first game, despite being led by Riko Gunji after half-time, Thuy Linh remained calm and leveled the score at 14-14. After that, Thuy Linh broke through strongly and won 21-17 when scoring 4 important points in a row.
The second game saw a tactical change from Gunji. The Japanese girl actively attacked strongly, exploited the late shots and continuously took the lead. The score of 16-8 made many people think that the match was settled, but Thuy Linh did not give up.
She shortened the gap to 13-16, and then continued to equalize 17-17. Her diligence and bravery helped Thuy Linh take the lead for the first time with a score of 20-17.
Although Riko Gunji saved 2 game-point points, Thuy Linh still made no mistake, ending the match with a 21-19 victory, winning a ticket to the final with a final victory of 2-0.
The 2025 German Open final will take place on the afternoon of March 2, where Thuy Linh will face Singaporean tennis player Jeo Jia Min, who won a dramatic victory over Line Hojmark Blichfeldt (denmark) in the semi-final.
The German Open is part of the World Tour Super 300 system of the World Badminton Federation (BWF), with a total prize money of 240,000 USD. Thuy Linh has currently won 9,120 USD and 5,950 bonus points for her achievement in the final. If the winner is crowned, the prize will be $18,000 and 7,000 points.
