China caps off Malaysia Masters with four titles

Chinese shuttlers dominated the finals of the 2025 Malaysia Masters, taking titles in four categories on Sunday.

Men's singles shuttler Li Shifeng overpowered Srikanth Kidambi of India 21-11, 21-9 at the Axiata Arena.

Cheng Xing (R)/Zhang Chi of China compete during the mixed doubles semifinal between Jiang Zhenbang/Wei Yaxin of China and Cheng Xing/Zhang Chi of China at the Malaysia Masters 2025 badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 24, 2025. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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.