China claims three titles at Malaysia Masters

China wrapped up the 2026 Malaysia Masters with titles in men's singles, women's doubles and mixed doubles after the finals concluded on Sunday.

Chen Fanshutian/Luo Xumin (R) pose on the podium at the awarding ceremony for the women's doubles final match between Chen Fanshutian/Luo Xumin of China and Hirota Ayaka/Ayako Sakuramoto of Japan at 2026 Malaysia Masters badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 24, 2026. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

Li Shifeng delivered a composed performance in the men's singles final, defeating Thailand's Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul 21-16, 21-17 to secure the title.

In women's doubles, Chen Fanshutian and Luo Xumin edged Japan's Sayaka Hirota and Ayako Sakuramoto 21-16, 25-23 in a tightly contested final.

Mixed doubles pair Gao Jiaxuan and Wei Yaxin also lifted the trophy after overcoming Thailand's Pakkapon Teeraratsakul and Sapsiree Taerattanachai 21-13, 15-21, 21-11.

China narrowly missed out on a fourth title as Thailand's Ratchanok Intanon defeated Chen Yufei 21-17, 21-15 in the women's singles final.

In men's doubles, Denmark's Daniel Lundgaard and Mads Vestergaard beat Malaysia's Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani 21-16, 21-17 to claim the championship.