China Vs Malaysia LIVE Score, Thomas Cup 2026 Quarter-Final: World No. 1 Shi Yu Qi Leads CHN Charge Vs MAS In Match 1

Game 3 is underway and oh, what a start this is! Shi Yuqi comes out firing, 4-0 in a flash.

He’s upped the intensity straight away, sharper on the attack, taking the shuttle early and not letting Leong Jun Hao settle into rallies. After dropping that second game, this is a statement response. Leong needs to weather this storm quickly, or this could run away again.

Oh wow, that’s a proper turnaround, out of nowhere.

Leong Jun Hao flips the script and takes Game 2, 21-16. After being completely outplayed in the opener, he’s come back with real intent, sharper movement, braver at the net, and suddenly Shi Yuqi isn’t dictating every rally anymore.

You could feel the momentum shifting point by point, and Leong rode that wave beautifully. From 9-11 down at the break to closing it out, that’s some response. We are going the distance here.

Game 2 is up and running, and hang on, this has flipped a bit. Shi Yuqi took the opener 21-10, but Leong Jun Hao is not going away quietly. It’s 11-9 in his favour at the mid-game interval, and oh, this is a response.

Leong’s tightened things up, better length, sharper at the net, not giving Shi those easy openings anymore. Shi still looks composed, still probing, but for the first time in this match, he’s being pushed. This is exactly what Malaysia needed.

And just like that, Game 1 is wrapped up, and it’s been one-way traffic. Shi Yuqi closes it out 21-10, barely breaking a sweat.

From the get-go, he was in complete control, dictating length, forcing Leong Jun Hao deep into the corners, then suddenly tightening the net, oh, that variation just kept Leong guessing. There were a few flashes of resistance, but nothing that really disrupted Shi’s rhythm.

China draw first blood, and in some style. Malaysia already staring at an uphill climb here.

When you’re up against the world No. 1, you know there’s no breathing space, and Shi Yuqi is showing exactly why. He’s dictating everything right now, stretching Leong Jun Hao corner to corner, controlling the rallies with that trademark precision.

And look at the scoreboard, 18-8. This is turning into a statement opening. Leong’s trying to hang in, but Shi’s pace, his shot selection, it’s all just a level above at the moment.

And we’re off! The tie bursts into life with the world No. 1 Shi Yuqi stepping onto court, up against Leong Jun Hao in the opening singles, Game 1 is underway and oh, this already feels like it could get spicy.

Early exchanges are cagey, both players probing, testing length and control, but you can sense the tempo just waiting to explode here. This one’s going to be interesting, no doubt.

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