“We come here with high expectations and with the good spirits of the team. Patapol Ngernsrisuk, the coach of Ratchanok and in China to assist Mainaky, said they would discuss the best line-up to cause an upset. They started the quarter-finals in style when Dechapol and Sapsiree won the opening rubber against over Seo Seung Jae and Chae Yujung 21-18 21-18. Then world No 18 Kantaphon Wancharoen extended the Thai lead to 2-0, powering past Heo Kwang Hee 21-17 21-17. Former world champion Ratchanok Intanon clinched victory by defeating New Zealand Open champion Se Young An 21-15 21-17.

Source: The Nation Bangkok May 24, 2019 18:00 UTC