Li Shi Feng Triumphs at Malaysia Masters with Comeback Victory; Ratchanok Intanon Sets Record
May 24, 2026
In the Malaysia Masters, held from May 19 to May 24, 2026, the finals are scheduled for Sunday, May 24, with Li Shi Feng defending his men’s singles title and Ratchanok Intanon clinching a record third women’s singles title at the event.
Li Shi Feng’s victory marks his first title since September 2025, coming after a period of injury recovery and signaling a return to form ahead of upcoming tournaments.
The event saw China win three titles, including the men’s singles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles, underscoring a strong showing for the host nation in Kuala Lumpur.
In the women’s doubles, Bao Lijing and Cao Zihan defeated Chen Yan Fei and Sun Liang Ching in a tight three-set affair, while Chen Fanshutian and Luo Xumin beat Rin Iwanaga and Kie Nakanishi in straight sets to reach the doubles final.
The final took place at Unifi Arena in Kuala Lumpur, where Li Shi Feng acknowledged Panitchaphon Teeraratsakul’s power, noting the Thai finalist had also reached finals at the Indonesia Masters and Thailand Masters earlier in the year.
In men’s doubles, Denmark’s Daniel Lundgaard and Mads Vestergaard defeated Malaysia’s Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani to win the title.
Li Shi Feng spoke of using the title as motivation to prove himself again after injuries and to regain confidence for future events.
The win is Li Shi Feng’s first since the Hong Kong Open last year, reinforcing his comeback narrative.
Shi Feng described the victory as essential motivation amid physical issues, signaling a return to form for the circuit.
Ratchanok Intanon captured the women’s singles crown, securing a record third Malaysia Masters title.
China secured titles in three categories at the 2026 Malaysia Masters: men’s singles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles.
The semi-finals featured Li Shi Feng’s title defense building on his previous success at the event, and highlighted the depth of competition with multiple strong performances across events.
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