Published: 12:29, January 12, 2025
Chinese shuttlers sweep into finals in all five events at Malaysia Open
By Xinhua
Li Yijing (right)/Luo Xumin of China compete during the women's doubles semifinal match between Li Yijing/Luo Xumin of China and Fukushima Yuki/Matsumoto Mayu of Japan at the Malaysia Open 2025 badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan 11, 2025. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

KUALA LUMPUR - Chinese shuttlers maintained their strong form in the semifinals at the Malaysia Open on Saturday, as they reached finals in all five events.

World No 1 men's singles player Shi Yuqi triumphed over his compatriot Li Shifeng 16-21, 21-5, 21-12, and will face Denmark's Anders Antonsen in the final.

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In women's singles, Wang Zhiyi cruised past Thailand's Pornpicha Choeikeewong 21-16, 21-12, and will meet South Korea's An Se-young for the title.

In men's doubles, Chen Boyang and Liu Yi defeated Malaysia's Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun, earning a spot in the final against South Korea's Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae.

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In women's doubles, Jia Yifan and Zhang Shuxian overcame teammates Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning in a tough 91-minute battle, winning 19-21, 21-16, 21-17. They will face Japan's Yuki Fukushima and Mayu Matsumoto in the final after the latters eliminated Chinese pair Li Yijing and Luo Xumin.

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Mixed doubles pair Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping defeated Malaysia's Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei 21-19, 21-14, and will compete against Thailand's Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran for the championship.

The Malaysia Open continues through Sunday.