In the second round of the 2025 World Badminton Championship, player Nguyen Thuy Linh met an old acquaintance. It was Kirsty Gilmour, Scottish representative often participated in the World Tour. 1 year ago, they met in the first round of Indonesia expanded 2024, where Gilmour was the winner.
In the recovery at the 2025 World Championship, Thuy Linh met Gilmour with a completely different mind. Indeed, Thuy Linh played very well against an opponent with an attack on attack. Gilmour took the lead early, but Thuy Linh then gradually passed and created a safe distance.
Set 1 closed with the 21-17 victory in favor of Thuy Linh. The No. 1 female player in Vietnam also performed well against Gilmour, when she performed well the bridge phase. Scottish representative did not have too many chances to beat in this match, when Thuy Linh dispatched quite quickly and accurately.
Coming to Set 2, Thuy Linh continues to be the one who actively coordinates the pace of the match. However, Gilmour showed that she had played better. The Scottish player chased Thuy Linh very close, and a lucky climbing situation helped Gilmour balance the score of 19-19 at the decision time.
After Thuy Linh missed the opportunity to end the match, it was Gilmour's turn to take advantage of the unsuccessful set. That took the initiative once again to Thuy Linh. She finished Gilmour with a score of 23-21, thereby officially registering in the third round. The opponent of Thuy Linh was the winner in the match between Chen Yu Fei and Mia Blichfeldt.
