China Masters: Underdogs Deliver Upset Bonanza
The outsiders seized the spotlight from established names at LI-NING China Masters 2026 on Thursday, with four categories producing unlikely results.
· PREM KUMAR
The biggest shock came in men’s singles, where Hong Kong China’s Jason Gunawan stunned top seed and newly crowned world No.1 Jonatan Christie 21-16 21-16 in their first meeting.
“I know my opponent had more pressure. I’m the underdog so I just did my best to win every point,” said Gunawan.
The 22-year-old revealed preparation was deliberately uncomplicated, with his coach encouraging him to attack rather than allow Christie to settle.