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Linda Zetchiri and Stoevi sisters lose matches in badminton super series in Tokyo

published on 9/22/16 3:47 PM

Linda Zetchiri

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Linda Zetchiri dropped out of the second round of the Badminton World Federation super series in Tokyo with prize money $300,000. She lost to 12th seed Akane Yamaguchi, Japan by 11-21, 13-21 in 30 minutes.
In the doubles, Stefani and Gabriela Stoevi lost their match in the first round versus Yuki Fukushima and Sayaka Sirota, Japan by 17-21, 13-21 in 44 minutes. In the coming weeks the three Bulgarian competitors will take part in the super series in Seoul, South Korea with prize money $600,000.

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