KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese shuttlers made a solid start at the Malaysia Open 2026 on Tuesday, advancing in several categories on the opening day.
World No. 1 Shi Yuqi opened with a win over Denmark's Rasmus Gemke 23-21, 21-15 at the Axiata Arena.
In women's singles, Chen Yufei fought back to beat Thailand's Pitchamon Opatniputh 10-21, 21-13, 21-16, while Han Yue defeated South Korea's Kim Ga-eun 21-16, 21-10.
In women's doubles, Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning beat the United States pair of Francesca Corbett and Jennie Gai 21-8, 21-16.
In mixed doubles, Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping advanced after their Malaysian opponents retired after the first game. Cheng Xing and Zhang Chi beat their Japanese opponents 18-21, 22-20, 21-15, while Guo Xinwa and Chen Fanghui defeated their Scottish opponents 21-16, 21-10.
In men's doubles, Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang and the pair of Chen Boyang and Liu Yi were eliminated.
The Malaysia Open runs from Jan. 6 to 11.
