Chen to face Yamaguchi in rematch of world championships final

OSAKA, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) -- Olympic champion Chen Yufei will face two-time reigning world titlist Akane Yamaguchi in the semifinals of the Japan Open on Saturday in a rematch of last Sunday's world championships women's singles final.

Chen beat Gregoria Mariska Tunjung of Indonesia 21-17, 21-6 to set up a showdown against the Japanese star, who ousted Pornpawee Chochuwong of Thailand 21-18, 21-18.

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