Aidil Sholeh Ali Sadikin ended Malaysia’s two-year wait for a men’s singles World Tour title by capturing the Vietnam Open 2026 crown in Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday, defeating Singapore’s top seed Jason Teh 21-16, 21-14 in the final. The straight-games victory marked a historic milestone for the independent shuttler, who secured his maiden career Super 100 title while drawing large crowds to the venue despite the absence of a local player in the championship match.
Ending a Two-Year Drought for Malaysian Singles
Before Sunday’s final at the Vietnam Open 2026, Malaysian badminton had endured a lengthy dry spell in the men’s singles BWF World Tour category. According to tournament records, Aidil became the first Malaysian shuttler to claim a men’s singles World Tour title since Lee Zii Jia won the Australian Open in 2024. Lee made an early exit in the second round of this year’s tournament after losing to Chinese Taipei’s Zhe Ying Wu, leaving Aidil to shoulder the national challenge.
The victory also placed Aidil in rare company. He became only the second Malaysian men’s singles champion in Vietnam Open history, joining Roslin Hashim, who won the tournament back in 2007. For his efforts in Ho Chi Minh City, Aidil earned a winner’s cash prize of $9,000 and cemented his status among the nation’s top competitors.
Path to the Crown and Head-to-Head Dominance
Facing world No. 33 Jason Teh in the title match, Aidil controlled the pace to secure a 21-16, 21-14 decision. The result marked Aidil’s second victory in as many career meetings against the Singaporean top seed. The triumph represented a breakthrough for the independent player, who had previously come within reach of a Super 100 trophy on two separate occasions. He finished as the runner-up at the Indonesia Masters II in 2024 and reached another final at the Al Ain Masters in Abu Dhabi last year before finally breaking through on Sunday.
Despite no Vietnamese finalists reaching the championship round, local fans turned out in large numbers to watch the concluding matches of the BWF World Tour event.
Next Steps on the BWF Tour
Following the conclusion of the Vietnam Open 2026, players will turn their focus to upcoming international fixtures on the badminton calendar, including preparations for the continental and global events later this season. Official BWF rankings updates and upcoming tournament draws will dictate the next competitive checkpoints for both Aidil and runner-up Jason Teh.
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