PETALING JAYA: China’s Shi Yuqi is back, and so are Malaysia’s Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik as both teams name strong line-ups for their Thomas Cup quarter-final clash on May 1 at 4pm (Malaysian time).
Yuqi, who has recovered from gastroenteritis, will take on Leong Jun Hao, while Aaron-Wooi Yik face a tough test against world No. 1 pair Liang Weikeng-Wang Chang at Forum Horsens, Denmark.
Malaysia have also fielded a scratch pairing of Goh Sze Fei-Tee Kai Wun in the second doubles against world No. 11 Chen Boyang-Liu Yi.
The remaining matches are as expected, with Justin Hoh up against Li Shifeng and Lee Zii Jia taking on Weng Hongyang.
On paper, defending champions China are favourites, but Malaysia can still pull off a win if they deliver in both doubles and steal a point in the singles.
THE LINE-UP
(Malaysia vs China)
First singles: Leong Jun Hao vs Shi Yuqi
First doubles: Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik vs Liang Weikeng-Wang Chang
Second singles: Justin Hoh vs Li Shifeng
Second doubles: Goh Sze Fei-Tee Kai Wun vs Chen Boyang-Liu Yi
Third singles: Lee Zii Jia vs Weng Hongyang
