Vietnam’s No. 1 female badminton player, Nguyen Thuy Linh, has advanced to the semifinals of the women’s singles event at the 2025 German Open.
After defeating India’s Kashyap Aakarshi (world No. 48) in the round of 16, Nguyen Thuy Linh secured another victory early this morning (March 1) by eliminating another Indian opponent, Tasnim Mir (world No. 72), in the quarterfinals, earning a place in the semifinals of the 2025 German Open.
As predicted, despite her lower ranking, the 20-year-old Tasnim Mir, who is on an upward trajectory, posed a serious challenge to Vietnam’s top-ranked player. The Indian player’s versatile playing style and endurance forced Nguyen Thuy Linh into a tight contest. The Dong Nai-born athlete managed to narrow the gap to just one point (19-20), putting pressure on her opponent, but Tasnim Mir held her nerve to secure the set with a 21-19 victory.
With no room for error, Nguyen Thuy Linh came back strongly in the second set. Showcasing the experience and composure of a world No. 29 player and the tournament’s No. 6 seed, she established a commanding lead before claiming a 21-12 win, leveling the match at 1-1.
Unfortunately for Tasnim Mir, she suffered an injury in the decisive third set. Despite her efforts to continue, the injury prevented her from playing at full strength. When Nguyen Thuy Linh surged to a 7-0 lead, Tasnim Mir was forced to retire from the match.
By reaching the semifinals of the 2025 German Open, Nguyen Thuy Linh has secured a prize of $3,480 (nearly 90 million VND) along with 4,900 ranking points. If she advances to the final, her prize money will increase to $9,120 (approximately 230 million VND) with 5,950 points, and should she win the championship, she will earn $18,000 (around 450 million VND) along with 7,000 ranking points.
Nguyen Thuy Linh’s opponent in the semifinals will be Japan’s Riko Gunji, currently ranked No. 41 in the world. The 22-year-old Japanese player was the women’s singles champion at the 2019 World Junior Championships and is a member of Japan’s national badminton team.
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