Chinese Taipei's Wang, a double gold medallist at the recent Summer Universiade in his home country, was the favourite for success this week and claimed the opening set in the semi-final 21-17 at the Topsportcentrum.

Igarashi, winner of two tournaments so far this year, produced a sensational comeback to win the second and third sets 21-14, 21-17.

Awaiting the Japanese player in the final will be compatriot Kento Momota.

He managed to navigate his way through a potentially awkward tie against home favourite Mark Caljouw.

Momota silenced the home crowd by winning the first set 21-16 before going on to win the second with ease 21-6.

While the favourite was eliminated in the men's singles, there was no concerns for the women's top seed.

Beiwen Zhang of the United States secured her place in tomorrow's final with a straightforward 21-9, 21-11 win over Ukraine's Maria Ulitina.

She is now due to face Canada's Michelle Li for the title.

Li, seeded sixth, overcame Denmark's Natalia Koch Rohde 22-20, 21-14.