Aidil 1st M’sian singles shuttler to reach World Tour final in 2026
The independent player continues his superb run in the Vietnam Open and will meet Singapore's Jason Teh for the title tomorrow.
Malaysian singles player Aidil Sholeh Ali Sadikin has become the first Malaysian to reach the final of a World Tour Super series tournament in 2026. The 91st ranked player defeated Japan's 53rd ranked player, Minoru Koga, 15-21, 21-16, 21-17 in 67 minutes to advance to the final of the Vietnam Open. Aidil, who is vying for his first World Tour title, will face Singapore's world No 33 player, Jason Teh, in the final tomorrow at the Nguyen Du Club in Ho Chi Minh City.
Aidil had beaten higher-ranked players in all his five matches leading up to the final, winning his first four matches in straight games. The Malaysian singles champion will earn US$9,000 (approximately RM36,630) if he wins the final, with the runner-up receiving US$4,560 (around RM18,560).
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