# Nguyen Thuy Linh at 2026 Taipei Open

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nguyen-thuy-linh-at-2026-taipei-open
> Updated: 2026-08-02T04:56:48.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, Vietnam’s world‑ranked badminton player Nguyen Thuy Linh upset top‑seed Chiu Pin‑Chian in the Taipei Open quarter‑finals, winning 21‑14, 19‑21, 21‑13 to reach the semifinals. The victory marked her third career win over the Taiwanese player and highlighted Vietnam’s rising presence on the BWF World Tour.

Two days later, Linh advanced to the tournament final, where she faced 17‑year‑old Indian prodigy Tanvi Sharma. Sharma defeated Linh in straight games, 21‑16, 21‑16, securing her first professional title. Linh finished as runner‑up, earning US$9,120 and 5,950 ranking points.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-02: Vietnam's Nguyen Thuy Linh Falls to India's Tanvi Sharma in Taipei Super 300 Final

Vietnam’s Nguyen Thuy Linh lost 2‑0 to India’s Tanvi Sharma (21‑16, 21‑16) in the Taipei Super 300 final, marking Linh’s fifth runner‑up finish and Sharma’s first title.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnams-nguyen-thuy-linh-falls-to-indias-tanvi-sharma-in-taipei-super-300-final

### 2026-07-31: Nguyễn Thùy Linh Upsets Top Seed Chiu Pin‑Chian in Taipei Open Quarterfinal

Vietnam’s Nguyễn Thùy Linh, seeded sixth, beat top seed Chiu Pin‑Chian 2‑1 (21‑14, 19‑21, 21‑13) in the Taipei Open quarterfinals on 31 July 2026.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nguyn-thy-linh-upsets-top-seed-chiu-pinchian-in-taipei-open-quarterfinal

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Cite as: Nguyen Thuy Linh at 2026 Taipei Open. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nguyen-thuy-linh-at-2026-taipei-open