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Kidambi Srikanth Advances to Malaysia Masters Final After Six-Year Gap

The former World No. 1 defeated Yushi Tanaka in straight games and will face China’s Li Shi Feng in the final on Sunday.

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Overview

  • Kidambi Srikanth reached his first BWF World Tour final since 2019, defeating Japan's Yushi Tanaka 21-18, 24-22 in the semifinals of the Malaysia Masters 2025.
  • The 32-year-old Indian shuttler, currently ranked 65th in the world, started his campaign in the qualifying rounds and overcame several higher-ranked opponents to reach the final.
  • Srikanth's opponent in the final, Li Shi Feng of China, holds a 3-1 head-to-head advantage over him and is ranked World No. 4.
  • This marks a significant milestone for Srikanth, whose last title on the BWF World Tour came in 2017, highlighting his return to form after years of struggles with injuries and inconsistent performances.
  • The Malaysia Masters final is scheduled for Sunday, with Srikanth aiming to claim his first title in six years and deliver a boost for Indian badminton.