New champ: China’s Shi Yuqi posing with his medal after beating Denmark’s Anders Antonsen in the men’s singles final at the Malaysian Open. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star
KUALA LUMPUR: World No. 1 Shi Yuqi expressed his satisfaction not only in ending Denmark’s reign in the men’s singles event at the Malaysian Open but also in restoring China’s presence on the winners’ list after years of absence.
Since Lin Dan last claimed the men’s singles title for China in 2019 by defeating compatriot Chen Long in the final, no Chinese player had reached the top of the podium.
