Vietnam’s Nguyen Thuy Linh staged an impressive comeback to defeat Chinese Taipei’s Peng Yu 21–23, 21–15, 21–14 in the women’s singles Round of 16 at the YONEX Taipei Open 2026 on 30 July 2026. After narrowly dropping a thrilling opening game, Nguyen responded with two commanding performances to seal her place in the quarter-finals of the BWF Super 300 tournament.
The opening game was fiercely contested, with both players exchanging momentum throughout. Neither shuttler managed to create a decisive advantage as the score remained tight deep into the game. Peng held her nerve in the closing rallies to edge the opener 23–21, taking an early lead in the contest.
Nguyen responded positively in the second game by increasing the pace of the rallies and applying greater pressure with her attacking play. The Vietnamese star dictated the exchanges more consistently, limiting Peng’s opportunities while building a steady advantage. Her improved control helped her comfortably level the match with a 21–15 victory.
With the momentum firmly on her side, Nguyen carried her confidence into the deciding game. She maintained her aggressive approach while showing excellent court coverage and composure in the key rallies. Peng remained competitive but could not halt Nguyen’s charge as the Vietnamese shuttler wrapped up the decider 21–14, completing a well-earned comeback to move into the last eight.
Standout Performances
- Nguyen Thuy Linh (Vietnam): Defeated Peng Yu 21–23, 21–15, 21–14.
- Peng Yu (Chinese Taipei): Won a dramatic opening game before Nguyen turned the match around.
- Round: Women’s Singles Round of 16.
- Result: Nguyen Thuy Linh advanced to the quarter-finals.
Turning Point
After losing the opening game by the narrowest of margins, Nguyen elevated her performance in the second game and never looked back. Her consistency and attacking intent allowed her to control the final two games and complete the comeback.
Match Statistics
- Tournament: YONEX Taipei Open 2026 (BWF Super 300)
- Category: Women’s Singles
- Round: Round of 16
- Date: 30 July 2026
- Venue: Taipei Arena, Taipei, Chinese Taipei
- Winner: Nguyen Thuy Linh (Vietnam)
- Runner-up: Peng Yu (Chinese Taipei)
- Final Score: 21–23, 21–15, 21–14
- Result: Nguyen Thuy Linh advanced to the quarter-finals.