At the 2026 Vietnam Open in Ho Chi Minh City, Malaysia’s Aidil Sholeh Ali Sadikin and Thailand’s Sarunrak Vitidsarn delivered breakthrough championship victories, capturing the men’s and women’s singles titles respectively on Sunday.
Aidil Sholeh Captures Men’s Singles Title
Malaysia secured its first men’s singles World Tour-level championship of the season when world No. 91 Aidil Sholeh defeated tournament top seed Jason Teh Jia Heng of Singapore in straight games, 21-16, 21-14, according to match reports. Entering the final as the lower-ranked competitor against the 33rd-ranked Singaporean, Aidil controlled the crucial phases of both games to seal the victory without needing a deciding third game.
The triumph marks Aidil’s first career title at the Super 100 level and makes him only the second Malaysian men’s singles champion in the history of the tournament, following Roslin Hashim’s 2007 victory, as reported by badminton outlets. The independent shuttler also collected US$8,250 in prize money alongside crucial ranking points. His path to the final featured a 21-18, 21-17 quarterfinal win over China’s Dong Tian Yao and a demanding 68-minute semifinal comeback against Japan’s Minoru Koga, where he won 14-21, 21-15, 21-17.
Sarunrak Vitidsarn Claims Women’s Singles Crown
In the women’s singles draw, Thailand’s Sarunrak Vitidsarn delivered a dominant performance to defeat India’s third seed Isharani Baruah 21-8, 21-15 in the final. Sarunrak, who is the younger sister of former men’s singles world champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn, controlled the match from the outset with aggressive attacking play.
Having claimed a bronze medal at the 2024 BWF World Junior Championships, Sarunrak’s victory in Ho Chi Minh City represents a major milestone in her ongoing transition into senior-level international competition. The straight-games win highlights the continuing depth of Thai badminton development beyond its established roster of senior stars.
Chinese Taipei Triumphs in Men’s Doubles
The men’s doubles final saw Chinese Taipei’s top seeds Chen Zhi Ray and Lin Yu Chieh capture the championship by defeating Singapore’s Terry Hee Yong Kai and Howin Wong Jia Hao 21-14, 21-12. Chen and Lin closed out a strong tournament run that included defeating Malaysian pairs earlier in the week.
Next Steps for Competitors
Players will now turn their attention to upcoming BWF World Tour stops as the international badminton season continues, with athletes looking to use their ranking points earned in Vietnam to secure qualification for higher-tier tournaments later in the year.
