Shi Yuqi of China won the Malaysia Open men’s singles title, defeating Denmark’s Anders Antonsen 21-8, 21-15 in Kuala Lumpur. Shi, the world number one, avenged his loss to Antonsen from the previous year by winning the Super 1000 final in just 39 minutes at the Axiata Arena.
The 28-year-old started quickly, finished the first game in 15 minutes with sharp cross-court returns that left Antonsen unable to respond.
The 27-year-old Danish player started the second game with a disguised drop shot and led 11-9 at halftime. However, errors quickly broke his flow, and frustration mounted as Shi took a 14-11 lead. Shi’s lead was extended by a lucky net point, and he secured the victory when Antonsen’s return sailed wide. Shi celebrated his first title of 2025 with his trainers, expressing his delight at winning in Malaysia after extensive preparation against a formidable opponent.
In the women’s singles, An Se-young of South Korea defeated China’s Wang Zhiyi 21-17, 21-7 to defend her title. An, the reigning Olympic champion hopes to beat her 10-title record in 2023. She remarked that winning helps to boost her confidence and ambition.
