Malaysia Open: ‘I Need a Complete Game’
Chen Yu Fei is through to the PETRONAS Malaysia Open 2026 semifinals but the real test still looms.
· PREM KUMAR
Chen dispatched Ratchanok Intanon 21-13 21-14 and waiting in the last four early in the year is An Se Young – the dominant force of women’s singles.
An’s 2025 season was historic: 77 matches, just four defeats. Yet two of those rare blemishes came against Chen, including their World Championships semifinal clash in August.
“I played rather well those two matches,” she said. “Although I won twice, I lost many times too. I need to be more stable and consistent. If I can play at that level all the time, then it’s truly an indication of my improvement.”