Malaysia Masters: Hundred Points of Potential
There was laughter before there was relief.
· PREM KUMAR
At PERODUA Malaysia Masters 2026 on Wednesday, China’s young mixed pair Zhu Yi Jun and Li Qian survived a dramatic three-game battle against Marvin Seidel and Thuc Phuong Nguyen, winning 21-11 13-21 21-19 to book a second-round showdown with third-seeded compatriots Guo Xin Wa/Chen Fang Hui.
For Zhu and Li, both just 21, the journey is moving fast. Only paired this year, they have already reached the finals of the Thailand and Swiss Opens, rising to world No.43 in a matter of months. In Bangkok last week, they lost the final to experienced Danes Mathias Christiansen/Alexandra Boje.
Yet after their latest victory, neither player sounded fully satisfied.