The Maybank Malaysia Open, the second World Superseries Premier event in the MetLife BWF World Superseries circuit, is set to kick off today. With all the top players in attendance, including some returning veterans, the opening round matches promise to be closely contested and full of surprises.
Exciting Opening Matches
One of the most intriguing matches of the opening round features second seed Jan O Jorgensen from Denmark taking on veteran Lee Hyun Il from Korea. Lee, who had a strong performance at the London Olympics in 2012 but disappeared from the circuit shortly after, will be making a comeback after a long hiatus. With a 2-0 record against his opponent, Lee might just have a chance to upset the No. 2 seed.
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In the Men’s Singles category, there are several other exciting matchups. Fifth seed Lin Dan will face Indonesia’s Tommy Sugiarto, who defeated him just last week at the Yonex-Sunrise India Open. Top seed Chen Long, with a 7-0 record against Takuma Ueda, will face a formidable opponent who showed exceptional form in India last week. Kidambi Srikanth, the Yonex-Sunrise India Open winner, will have an opening match against England’s Rajiv Ouseph, who is known for capitalizing on any signs of weariness from his opponents.
Women’s Singles: A Battle for the Top Spot
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In the Women’s Singles category, defending champion Li Xuerui will be keen to regain her No. 1 ranking after an injury-affected period. However, she faces tough competition from compatriot Wang Yihan, who has also struggled with fitness issues, and Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi. The performance of these top players will be closely watched, as their recent dip in form is unusual for Chinese players who have traditionally dominated this category.
Newly crowned No. 1 Saina Nehwal, seeded third, is likely to face a quarter-final match against Chinese Taipei’s Tai Tzu Ying, who won the Hong Kong Open and BWF Destination Dubai World Superseries Finals titles last year. This is a matchup that has always troubled Nehwal in the past.
Doubles Showdown
In the Men’s Doubles category, all eyes will be on the top-seeded Koreans Lee Yong Dae and Yoo Yeon Seong, and the All England champions Mathias Boe and Carsten Mogensen from Denmark. However, the Koreans face a tough challenge right from the first round against Chinese pair Liu Cheng and Kang Jun. Another pair to watch out for is Denmark’s Mads Conrad-Petersen and Mads Pieler Kolding, who have been performing exceptionally well this season and are hungry for a BWF World Superseries title.
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In the Women’s Doubles category, China’s formidable pairs are the main contenders. Notably absent is Zhao Yunlei, but her regular partner Tian Qing is now paired with Xia Huan. The top-seeded pair of Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi from Japan will face a strong challenge in the first round from Macau Open champions Ou Dongni and Yu Xiaohan from China.
China’s Zhao Yunlei is top-seeded in the Mixed Doubles category, partnering with Zhang Nan. With strong pairs like Joachim Fischer and Christinna Pedersen from Denmark, Xu Chen and Ma Jin from China, and Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir from Indonesia in the draw, it will be a surprise if a winner outside the top four emerges.
FAQs
Q: Who are the top contenders in the Men’s Doubles category?
A: The top-seeded Koreans Lee Yong Dae and Yoo Yeon Seong and the All England champions Mathias Boe and Carsten Mogensen from Denmark are the primary contenders in the Men’s Doubles category.
Q: Which players should we watch out for in the Women’s Doubles category?
A: China’s top pairs are the main contenders in the Women’s Doubles category, with Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi from Japan being a strong challenge for them in the early rounds.
Q: Who are the favorites in the Mixed Doubles category?
A: China’s Zhao Yunlei, partnering with Zhang Nan, is the top-seeded pair in the Mixed Doubles category. However, strong pairs from Denmark and Indonesia also have a good chance of winning the title.
Conclusion
The Maybank Malaysia Open promises to be an exciting and highly competitive event, with top players from around the world vying for the title. Fans can expect thrilling matches and surprises throughout the tournament. Stay tuned for the latest updates and results on the Carnegiecentre website.
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