Tai Tzu-ying facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tai Tzu-ying 戴資穎
Tai at the 2018 Chinese Taipei Open
Personal information
Born	(1994-06-20) 20 June 1994 (age 31) Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Height	1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
Weight	57 kg (126 lb; 9.0 st)
Country	Taiwan
Years active	2009–present
Handedness	Right
Women's singles
Highest Ranking	1 (1 December 2016)
Current Ranking	5 (29 October 2024)
Medal record Women's badminton Representing  Chinese Taipei Olympic Games Silver 2020 Tokyo Women's singles World Championships Silver 2021 Huelva Women's singles Bronze 2022 Tokyo Women's singles Asian Games Gold 2018 Jakarta–Palembang Women's singles Bronze 2014 Incheon Women's singles Asian Championships Gold 2017 Wuhan Women's singles Gold 2018 Wuhan Women's singles Gold 2023 Dubai Women's singles Bronze 2015 Wuhan Women's singles East Asian Games Silver 2009 Hong Kong Women's team Silver 2013 Tianjin Women's team Bronze 2009 Hong Kong Women's singles Summer Universiade Gold 2017 Taipei Women's singles Gold 2017 Taipei Mixed team Silver 2013 Kazan Women's singles Bronze 2013 Kazan Mixed team Bronze 2015 Gwangju Women's singles Asian Junior Championships Silver 2009 Kuala Lumpur Girls' singles

Tai Tzu-ying (born June 20, 1994) is a famous badminton player from Taiwan. When she was just 22, she became the world's number one female singles player in December 2016. She held this top spot for 214 weeks, which is the longest time anyone has ever been ranked number one in the history of the BWF.

Tai has won many important medals and titles. She won a silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and at the 2021 BWF World Championships. She also won gold medals at the 2017 Summer Universiade and the 2018 Asian Games. Tai has won the BWF Super Series Finals/BWF World Tour Finals four times, which is a record! She has also won the All England Open three times and the Asian Championships three times.

Tai's Badminton Journey

Tai's journey in badminton began when she was in elementary school. Her dad, who was a firefighter and loved badminton, got her into the sport. She started playing around fourth or fifth grade. By sixth grade, she won a big national tournament, becoming the youngest player ever to compete in the top league.

Starting Her International Career (2007–2010)

Tai played in her first international tournament in 2007. In 2009, she won a silver medal at the Asian Junior Championships. That same year, at just 15 years old, she showed her amazing potential by coming in second at the Vietnam Open. She also won a bronze medal in singles and a silver medal with her team at the East Asian Games.

In 2010, Tai started playing in bigger tournaments called Superseries events. She reached her first Superseries final on her birthday at the Singapore Open. She started from the qualifying rounds and made it all the way to the final, which was a huge achievement!

First Big Wins (2011–2013)

Tai won the 2011 U.S. Open

In 2011, Tai started beating some of the world's top players. She won her first international title at the U.S. Open when she was 17. She was even named the best new athlete at the 2011 Sports Elite Award.

In 2012, Tai reached the semi-finals of the All England Open. She also played for Taiwan at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. In September, she made history by winning her first Superseries title at the Japan Open, becoming one of the youngest players to do so. She also won the Chinese Taipei Open that year.

In 2013, Tai won the Malaysia Open. She also earned a silver medal in singles and a bronze medal with her team at the Summer Universiade. She reached the final of the Superseries Finals, finishing second.

Asian Medals and More Titles (2014–2015)

Tai won Taiwan's first badminton medal at the 2014 Asian Games, earning a bronze. She then won the Hong Kong Open. Her winning streak continued as she won the Superseries Finals in Dubai, which was Taiwan's first title in this event.

In 2015, she didn't win any titles but continued to compete at a high level.

Becoming World Number 1 (2016)

In 2016, Tai had an amazing year! She won the Indonesia Open and the Hong Kong Open. These wins helped her become the World No. 1 player for the very first time. She also won the Superseries Finals in Dubai again, becoming the second female singles player to win it twice. She earned the most prize money in badminton that year!

Winning Streak and Universiade Gold (2017)

Before the 2017 season, Tai decided to skip the World Championships to play in the 2017 Summer Universiade in her home country, Taiwan. She wanted to represent her country and welcome the world to Taiwan. The President of Taiwan praised her decision.

Tai won her first All England Open title in March 2017. In April, she won the Malaysia Open and the Singapore Open. She then won the Asian Championships, marking her sixth win in a row and Taiwan's first gold medal in that competition.

At the Universiade, Tai won two gold medals: one in women's singles and another with her mixed team. She continued her success by winning the French Open and her third Hong Kong Open title.

Asian Games Gold and More Records (2018–2019)

Tai at the Yonex Chinese Taipei Open 2018

In 2018, Tai won the Indonesia Masters and her second All England Open title. She also won the Asian Championships again, which helped her regain her world number 1 ranking.

Tai set a new record with 31 consecutive wins, breaking the previous record. At the 2018 Asian Games, she won the gold medal, which was a huge achievement in her career. She also won her home tournament, the Chinese Taipei Open. Her ranking points reached over 100,000, making her only the second player in women's singles history to do so.

In 2019, Tai reached the final of the All England Open for the third time in a row. She then won back-to-back titles at the Malaysia Open and Singapore Open. She also won her third Denmark Open title.

Third All England Title and Top Player Award (2020–2021)

In 2020, Tai won her third All England Open title, becoming only the second female player to reach four consecutive finals and win three titles in this famous tournament. She beat Chen Yufei in the final, getting revenge for her loss the year before.

In January 2021, she reached the finals of two big tournaments in Thailand. She then won her third BWF World Tour Finals title. Because of her amazing performance, Tai was named the BWF Female Player of the Year for 2020–2021!

At the Tokyo Olympics, Tai reached the final and won a silver medal after a very close match.

World Championship Bronze and More Wins (2022)

In May 2022, Tai won the Thailand Open, beating Chen Yufei in a rematch of the Tokyo Olympics final. She then won her third Indonesia Open title and her fourth Taipei Open title.

At the World Championships in Tokyo, Tai won a bronze medal. She also reached the final of the World Tour Finals, finishing second.

How Tai Plays Badminton

Tai is known for her exciting and unpredictable playing style. She plays offensively and can hit the shuttlecock from almost anywhere with amazing shots and angles. She has a very relaxed way of hitting the shuttle.

She is strong with her backhand shots and good at playing close to the net. She also has great stamina and is very athletic. Tai has said that she doesn't follow a set plan but focuses on her own game. She has even hit some very fast smashes, one recorded at 360 kilometers per hour!

Many badminton experts, like commentator Gillian Clark, praise Tai's incredible talent and how fun it is to watch her play.

Major Achievements

Tai Tzu-ying has won many medals in her career:

• Olympic Games: Silver medal in women's singles at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
• BWF World Championships: Silver medal in 2021 and bronze medal in 2022.
• Asian Games: Gold medal in women's singles in 2018 and bronze medal in 2014.
• Asian Championships: Gold medals in 2017, 2018, and 2023, plus a bronze in 2015.
• East Asian Games: Silver medal with her team in 2009 and 2013, and a bronze in singles in 2009.
• Summer Universiade: Gold medals in women's singles and mixed team in 2017, a silver in singles in 2013, and a bronze in singles in 2015.
• World University Championships: Gold medal in women's singles and silver in women's doubles in 2012.
• Asian Junior Championships: Silver medal in girls' singles in 2009.

Tai has also won many titles in the BWF World Tour and BWF Superseries tournaments, including multiple wins at the All England Open, Malaysia Open, Indonesia Open, Hong Kong Open, and the BWF World Tour Finals.

Images for kids

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  Tai at the 2018 Chinese Taipei Open

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  Tai Tzu-ying holds the trophy in the podium of the 2011 U.S. Open

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  Tai at the Yonex Chinese Taipei Open 2018

See also

In Spanish: Tai Tzu-Ying para niños