Ly Hoang Nam faces Trinh Linh Giang in the semi-finals of the Asian pickleball tournament

At the PPA Tour Asia Hong Kong Open 2025, a special milestone for Vietnamese pickleball will be witnessed, when the two top players in the same Kamito team, Ly Hoang Nam and Trinh Linh Giang, will face each other in the Pro Men's Singles semi-finals. This is not only an important encounter with a ticket to the final within reach, but also a competition to reposition the number one position of Vietnamese pickleball.

Ly Hoang Nam entered the semi-finals with a solid and stable performance. In the quarter-final match, he demonstrated impressive control of the game, constantly controlling the tempo and taking advantage of scoring opportunities. Thanks to his determination and determination, Hoang Nam defeated his opponent with a score of 2-0 (11-6, 11-9), thereby affirming that he is one of the strong candidates for the championship.

Meanwhile, Trinh Linh Giang - the defending champion had a much more dramatic journey. In the quarterfinals against Japanese player Nasa Hatakeyama, Linh Giang had a difficult start when he lost the first set 4-11. But immediately after that, he proved his steely determination by winning the second set 11-0, then ending the match with a thrilling 11-9 victory in the deciding set. The 2-1 victory not only helped Linh Giang enter the semi-finals but also reaffirmed his ability to come back from behind and his trademark tenacity.

The semi-final match between Hoang Nam and Linh Giang is no less anticipated than an early final. Both are representative faces of Vietnamese pickleball, having played together many times in the Kamito doubles, now forced to stand on opposite sides of the battle line. This will be a challenge not only in terms of tactics but also in terms of psychology, because both have understood each other's strengths and weaknesses too well after many years of training together.

In terms of performance, Hoang Nam is showing stability and confidence through each round, while Linh Giang possesses extensive experience and the ability to explode at key moments. Fans are eagerly waiting to see whether Hoang Nam can maintain his sublimation to enter the finals of an Asian PPA Tour for the first time, or Linh Giang continues to defend the throne with familiar courage.

Regardless of the outcome, the two Vietnamese players meeting in the semi-finals of the Hong Kong Open 2025 is a major milestone, proving the strong rise of Vietnamese pickleball on the international stage. This is a match where the audience not only looks forward to dramatic plays, but also feels proud to see two stars representing the Vietnamese flag on the continental stage.

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/ly-hoang-nam-doi-dau-trinh-linh-giang-ban-ket-giai-pickleball-chau-a-713634.html