China sweeps Malaysia to reach Sudirman Cup semis

Xinhua
02 May 2025, 22:10 GMT+10

China's Feng Yanzhe (L) and Huang Dongping in action during their BWF Sudirman Cup mixed doubles quarterfinal victory against Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei of Malaysia in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, May 2, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)

XIAMEN, May 2 (Xinhua) -- China swept Malaysia 3-0 in the Sudirman Cup quarterfinals here on Friday, securing a spot in the last four of the world badminton mixed-team championship.

The host nation dominated from the start, with mixed doubles pair Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping overcoming Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei 21-17, 21-17, before China's Shi Yuqi delivered a commanding 21-6, 21-14 victory over Leong Jun Hao in the men's singles.

"I found my form quickly in the first game. Though my opponent fought harder in the second, I was fully prepared," Shi said.

China's Chen Yufei celebrates a point in her women's singles victory against Karupathevan Letshanaa of Malaysia. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)

Tokyo Olympic women's singles champion Chen Yufei sealed the win, crushing Karupathevan Letshanaa 21-8, 21-7 in just 32 minutes.

"As a team competition, we all give our utmost to score points. Our unity eases the pressure," Chen remarked.

China will next face Japan, who defeated Chinese Taipei 3-0.

In other quarterfinals, Jonatan Christie defeated world champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn, powering Indonesia to a 3-1 victory over Thailand, while South Korea, led by Paris Olympic champion An Se-young, ousted Denmark 3-1.

Chasing a historic fourth consecutive title, China remains the most successful team in Sudirman Cup history with 13 trophies. The semifinals are scheduled for Saturday, with the champion to be crowned on Sunday.

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