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• Malaysian badminton players Man Wei Chong-Soh Wooi Yik and Leong Jun Hao advanced at the 2026 China Open, with the former pair securing their first win together and Jun Hao defeating H.S. Prannoy. • In the women's singles, Ratchanok progressed to face Vietnam’s Nguyen Thuy Linh, while Indonesia’s Putri Kusuma Wardani defeated China’s Han Qian Xi 21-16, 21-16. • Malaysia's Karupathevan Letshanaa was eliminated from the tournament following a straight-game loss to the United States' Beiwen Zhang (21-16, 21-15).

• Indian badminton veteran HS Prannoy was eliminated from the BWF China Open 2026 after a straight-games defeat in the men's singles opening round. • Prannoy struggled against Malaysia's Leong Jun Hao, losing the match with scores of 21-10 and 21-14. • The encounter took place at the Changzhou Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium, marking a significant early exit for the experienced Indian player.