Jia Yifan/Zhang Shuxian (front) of China compete against Hsu Ya-ching/Sung Yu-hsuan of Chinese Taipei during the first round of the women’s doubles at the Malaysia Open badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur on Jan 7, 2025. (PHOTO / XINHUA)
KUALA LUMPUR – Chinese shuttlers put on a solid performance on Day 2 of the Malaysia Open 2026 as they advanced in all categories here on Wednesday.
Men’s singles shuttler Lu Guangzu knocked out Angus Ng Ka-long of Hong Kong, China 21-17, 21-15 at the Axiata Arena.
Men’s doubles duo Chen Xujun and Liu Yang outplayed Liu Kuang-heng and Yang Po-han of Chinese Taipei 24-22, 21-13.
Women’s singles player Gao Fangjie overcame Japan’s Gunji Riko 13-21, 21-17, 21-19, while Wang Zhiyi defeated her Scottish opponent 21-17, 21-9.
Lu Guangzu of China hits a return to Angus Ng Ka-long of Hong Kong, China during the first round of the men’s singles at the Malaysia Open badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur on Jan 7, 2025. (PHOTO / XINHUA)
Women’s doubles pair Jia Yifan and Zhang Shuxian rolled over Hsu Ya-ching and Sung Yu-hsuan of Chinese Taipei 21-19, 21-10.
Mixed doubles duo Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin knocked out Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani Gadde of India 21-10, 21-17
The Chinese team also saw setbacks, with men’s singles shuttlers Wang Zhengxing and Weng Hongyang, as well as men’s doubles duo Huang Di/Ren Xiangyu failing to make the cut.
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