Malaysian Players Fall Short at Orleans Masters 2026
Malaysia’s campaign at the 2026 Orleans Masters came to an end with no players advancing to the quarter-finals at the Palais des Sports in France.
Hoh Narrowly Misses Upset Victory
In men’s singles, Justin Hoh came within touching distance of a major upset before losing to Chinese Taipei’s Su Li Yang. The match was a thrilling three-game encounter, with Hoh ultimately falling 21-16, 17-21, 20-22.
badmintonplanet.com“Hoh took the first game confidently but eventually fell…in a thrilling three-game encounter.”
The 21-year-old trailed 11-17 in the deciding game but fought back to level at 19-19 before Su Li Yang closed out the match. This marked Hoh’s first defeat in five meetings against Li-yang.
Other Malaysian Players Eliminated
Wong Ling Ching also exited the tournament in women’s singles, losing 22-24, 13-21 to India’s Malvika Bansod in 51 minutes.
The men’s doubles pair of Aaron Tai and Kang Khai Xing were defeated by Denmark’s Christian Faust Kjaer and Rasmus Kjaer 17-21, 13-21 in just 32 minutes.
In women’s doubles, Carmen Ting and Ong Xin Yee fought valiantly but were ultimately defeated by the United States’ Lauren Lam and Allison Lee 23-21, 18-21, 20-22 after a one hour and 15-minute match.
Key Takeaways
Despite a strong showing from several Malaysian players, the Orleans Masters 2026 concluded without any representation in the quarter-finals. Justin Hoh’s performance, despite the loss, reinforces his potential as a rising star in men’s singles.
FAQ
- Who did Justin Hoh lose to? Justin Hoh lost to Su Li Yang of Chinese Taipei.
- What were the scores of Justin Hoh’s match? The scores were 21-16, 17-21, 20-22.
- How long did the women’s doubles match last? The match between Carmen Ting/Ong Xin Yee and Lauren Lam/Allison Lee lasted one hour and 15 minutes.
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