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Straits Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
China's Shi downs Wang to set up semi-final clash with Antonsen
FILE PHOTO: Asian Games - Hangzhou 2022 - Badminton - Binjiang Gymnasium, Hangzhou, China - October 7, 2023 China's Shi Yuqi in action during his Men's Singles final against China's Li Shifeng REUTERS/Weixiang Lim/File Photo China's Shi downs Wang to set up semi-final clash with Antonsen Defending champion Shi Yuqi of China powered past compatriot Wang Zhengxing 21-13 21-6 in the Indonesia Open on Friday to set up a semi-final clash with last year's runner-up Anders Antonsen. Shi, who won the Malaysia and All-England Opens this year, took just half an hour to beat Wang while twice runner-up Antonsen of Denmark defeated Hong Kong's Lee Cheuk Yiu 23-21 21-9. Thailand's world number one Kunlavut Vitidsarn eased past Frenchman Alex Lanier 21-12 21-16 to set up a semi-final clash with the 2019 winner Chou Tien-chen of Taiwan, who took out China's Li Shifeng after losing the first game. In the women's draw, defending champion Chen Yufei withdrew due to injury, allowing her fellow Chinese opponent Han Yue to advance to the semi-finals. World number two Wang Zhiyi of China took down compatriot Gao Fangjie 21-18 23-21. Women's top seed and Olympic Champion An Se-young continued her dominant form, dispatching Thailand's Pornpawee Chochuwong, seeded sixth, 21-11 21-10 in under 40 minutes. Japanese third seed Akane Yamaguchi crushed home hopes by beating Putri Kusuma Wardani, the last remaining Indonesian in the women's singles draw. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Free Malaysia Today
27-05-2025
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- Free Malaysia Today
Li Shifeng powers to historic Malaysia Masters crown
World No 4 Li Shifeng wrapped up the match in just 36 minutes. (EPA Images pic) KUALA LUMPUR : China's Li Shifeng clinched his maiden Malaysia Masters title with a 21-11, 21-9 win over India's K Srikanth in the men's singles final today. In doing so, the 25-year-old became the first Chinese men's singles shuttler to win the Malaysia Masters since the tournament's inception in 2009, breaking his streak of semi-final exits this season. Li, the current world No 4, dominated all aspects of the game – from power and net play to precise strokes – leaving no room for Srikanth to make any inroads. He wrapped up the match in just 36 minutes, completing a flawless run where he didn't drop a single game all week. 'I didn't even realise I'd be the first (Chinese men's singles player). I'd always stopped at the semi-finals in past tournaments (this year), so to finally break through feels like a release – a kind of liberation,' said Li. 'While the results look smooth, none of them were easy. Every men's singles player is strong, and every match needs full preparation. This win is an encouragement, but I know I still have a long way to go before competing consistently at the top.' In the women's singles final, world No 2 Wang Zhiyi came from behind to defeat compatriot world No 3 Han Yue 13-21, 21-13, 21-18 and successfully defend her title. It was a tightly contested battle between two evenly matched players with long rallies and momentum swings keeping the crowd engaged throughout. 'I'm very happy. Before the match, I just focused on playing well, but it feels extra special now,' said Wang, who became the first Chinese women's singles player to defend the Malaysia Masters crown. 'Malaysia feels lucky for me – I enjoy the food, the weather, and the atmosphere,' added Wang, who was also a finalist at the Malaysia Open in January. Witness football history in Malaysia as Manchester United take on the Asean All-Stars – it's the clash you can't afford to miss. Book your seat now at before they're gone!
The Star
25-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Li's ‘liberation' – Shifeng says his historic win feels like a good release
KUALA LUMPUR: Li Shifeng (pic) is overjoyed after becoming the first Chinese men's singles player to capture the Malaysian Masters title. World No. 4 Shifeng was in his element when he only needed 36 minutes to beat India's surprise finalist K. Srikanth 21-11, 21-9 at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil yesterday. It was a historic victory for the 25-year-old as he became the first shuttler from China to win the men's singles title since the tournament's inception in 2009. Shifeng also celebrated his first title since winning the Japan Masters last November. 'I didn't expect to be the first at this event, because I hadn't really paid attention to who won it before,' said Shifeng. 'It's a very good start for me. I have reached the semi-finals a few times last year but lost. 'And this time, to break through and win the championship, I feel it's an affirmation and encouragement for myself. 'The moment I won, I felt quite a release. Because it's indeed been a long time since I won a championship, or even reached a final. 'So, being able to win this championship, I think it's a release, a kind of liberation.'' Shifeng believes he still has some way to go before he can become one of the top players in the world and is keen to use the World Tour Super 500 title win as a springboard for success in bigger events. 'There's still a big gap with the top-tier players, and I haven't won major titles yet,' said Shifeng. 'So, I still hope that through this 500-level championship, I can further improve and strengthen myself. 'Opponents at higher-level tournaments will definitely be stronger. So, after winning this championship, it's in the past. 'I think, the next one starts again, one tournament after another, it's a new challenge. I hope I can continue to make progress,' added Shifeng. It was a great day for China when Wang Zhiyi (women's singles), Liu Shengshu-Tan Ning (women's doubles) and Feng Yanzhe-Huang Dongping (mixed doubles) also emerged victorious in all-Chinese finals. World No. 2 Zhiyi fought hard to beat world No. 3 Han Yue 13-21, 21-13, 21-18 while Shengshu-Tan Ning defeated Jia Yifan-Zhang Shuxian 21-17, 21-18. Yanzhe-Dongping also proved better on the day than Jiang Zhenbang-Wei Yaxin, coming out on top 21-17, 14-21, 21-16 in 63 minutes.
Malaysia Sun
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Malaysia Sun
China caps off successful Malaysia Masters with titles in four categories
Xinhua 25 May 2025, 17:48 GMT+10 KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese shuttlers dominated the finals of the 2025 Malaysia Masters, taking titles in four categories here on Sunday. Men's singles shuttler Li Shifeng overpowered Srikanth Kidambi of India 21-11, 21-9 at the Axiata Arena. In the women's singles, Wang Zhiyi bested compatriot Han Yue 13-21, 21-13, 21-18 in a hard-fought battle lasting over an hour. The women's doubles final was an all-Chinese affair, with Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning outplaying Jia Yifan and Zhang Shuxian 21-17, 21-18. In another battle between compatriots, Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping overcame Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin 21-17, 14-21, 21-16 in the mixed doubles final.
South China Morning Post
25-05-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
China's Li Shifeng powers to historic Malaysia Masters crown, Wang makes it double delight
China's Li Shifeng clinched his maiden Malaysia Masters title with a 21-11, 21-9 win over India's K Srikanth in the men's singles final on Sunday. In doing so, the 25-year-old became the first Chinese badminton player to win the men's singles title since the tournament's inception in 2009, breaking his streak of semi-final exits this season. The world No 4 dominated all aspects of the game, from power and net play to precise strokes, leaving no room for Srikanth to make any inroads. Li wrapped up the match in just 36 minutes, completing a flawless run where he didn't drop a single game all week. 'I didn't even realise I'd be the first,' Li said. 'I'd always stopped at the semi-finals in past tournaments [this year], so to finally break through feels like a release -- a kind of liberation. 'While the results look smooth, none of them were easy. Every men's singles player is strong, and every match needs full preparation. This win is an encouragement, but I know I still have a long way to go before competing consistently at the top.'
