Weng Hongyang of China hits a return to Lei Lanxi of China during the men's round of 32 match at 2025 Malaysia Masters badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese shuttlers put on a strong show on Day 2 of Malaysia Masters 2025 here on Wednesday, making a successful comeback and advancing in four categories.
In the men's singles, Li Shifeng smashed Thailand's Kantaphon Wangcharoen winning 21-9, 21-8 in a quick 35-minute match at the Axiata Arena, while Weng Hongyang also advanced after defeating his teammate Lei Lanxi.
Women's singles shuttler Han Qianxi skillfully overcame Letshanaa Karupathevan of Malaysia 10-21, 21-19, 21-12, while her compatriots Gao Fangjie, Wang Zhiyi and Han Yue also secured their places in the next round.
Women's doubles duo Keng Shuliang/Li Huazhou outmatched Ornnicha Jongsathapornparn and Sukitta Suwachai of Thailand 21-15, 21-11.
In the mixed doubles, Jiang Zhenbang/Wei Yaxin, Cheng Xing/Zhang Chi, Guo Xinwa/Chen Fanghui all progressed to the next round.
The Malaysia Masters 2025 runs from May 20 to 25. ■
Weng Hongyang of China hits a return to Lei Lanxi of China during the men's round of 32 match at 2025 Malaysia Masters badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Weng Hongyang of China hits a return to Lei Lanxi of China during the men's round of 32 match at 2025 Malaysia Masters badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Lei Lanxi of China hits a return to Weng Hongyang of China during the men's round of 32 match at 2025 Malaysia Masters badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Keng Shuliang/Li Huazhou (R) of China compete during the women's doubles round of 32 match against Ornnicha Jongsathapornparn/Sukitta Suwachai of Thailand at 2025 Malaysia Masters badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
Keng Shuliang/Li Huazhou (L) of China compete during the women's doubles round of 32 match against Ornnicha Jongsathapornparn/Sukitta Suwachai of Thailand at 2025 Malaysia Masters badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
Keng Shuliang/Li Huazhou (bottom) of China compete during the women's doubles round of 32 match against Ornnicha Jongsathapornparn/Sukitta Suwachai of Thailand at 2025 Malaysia Masters badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
Gao Fangjie hits a return during the women's singles round of 32 match between Gao Fangjie of China and Huang Yu-Hsun of Chinese Taipei at 2025 Malaysia Masters badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
Gao Fangjie celebrates scoring during the women's singles round of 32 match between Gao Fangjie of China and Huang Yu-Hsun of Chinese Taipei at 2025 Malaysia Masters badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Gao Fangjie hits a return during the women's singles round of 32 match between Gao Fangjie of China and Huang Yu-Hsun of Chinese Taipei at 2025 Malaysia Masters badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
Gao Fangjie hits a return during the women's singles round of 32 match between Gao Fangjie of China and Huang Yu-Hsun of Chinese Taipei at 2025 Malaysia Masters badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Gao Fangjie hits a return during the women's singles round of 32 match between Gao Fangjie of China and Huang Yu-Hsun of Chinese Taipei at 2025 Malaysia Masters badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Gao Fangjie hits a return during the women's singles round of 32 match between Gao Fangjie of China and Huang Yu-Hsun of Chinese Taipei at 2025 Malaysia Masters badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 21, 2025. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Huang Yu-Hsun hits a return during the women's singles round of 32 match between Gao Fangjie of China and Huang Yu-Hsun of Chinese Taipei at 2025 Malaysia Masters badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
Huang Yu-Hsun hits a return during the women's singles round of 32 match between Gao Fangjie of China and Huang Yu-Hsun of Chinese Taipei at 2025 Malaysia Masters badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
Huang Yu-Hsun hits a return during the women's singles round of 32 match between Gao Fangjie of China and Huang Yu-Hsun of Chinese Taipei at 2025 Malaysia Masters badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 21, 2025. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)
