Published: 09:28, May 25, 2025
Chinese shuttlers secure spots in 2025 Malaysia Masters finals
By Xinhua
Li Shifeng hits a return during the men's singles semifinal match between Li Shifeng of China and Kodai Naraoka of Japan at Malaysia Masters 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 24, 2025. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

KUALA LUMPUR - Chinese shuttlers dominated the 2025 Malaysia Masters semifinals here on Saturday, winning all matches they attended.

Men's singles shuttler Li Shifeng easily outplayed Kodai Naraoka of Japan 21-15, 21-15 at the Axiata Arena.

In the women's singles, Han Yue defeated Japan's Akane Yamaguchi 21-19, 21-16, while her compatriot Wang Zhiyi overcame Thailand's Ratchanok Intanon 21-17, 21-16.

Han Yue of China hits a return during the women's singles semifinal between Han Yue of China and Akane Yamaguchi of Japan at the Malaysia Masters 2025 badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 24, 2025. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

China's women's doubles pairs Jia Yifan/Zhang Shuxian and Liu Shengshu/Tan Ning both outplayed their opponents to secure places in the final.

Mixed doubles duo Feng Yanzhe/Huang Dongping shattered Ye Hong Wei/Nicole Gonzales Chan of Chinese Taipei 21-10, 21-7, while Jiang Zhenbang/Wei Yaxin knocked out compatriots Cheng Xing/Zhang Chi 15-21, 22-20, 21-19.

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The tournament will conclude with the finals on Sunday.