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Malaysia Masters 2025: Kidambi Srikanth into a final on BWF World Tour after six years - Highlights
Catch all the highlights from Kidambi Srikanth's semifinal match at the 2025 Malaysia Masters on Saturday.
Kidambi Srikanth in action at the semi-final of the Malaysia Masters 2025 (File Photo)
The semi-final action of the BWF World Tour Super 500 Tournament, Malaysia Masters 2025, took place at the Axiata Arena in KL Sports City, Bukit Jalil, Malaysia, on Saturday
India had only representation in the semi-final stage as the former world no.1 Kidambi Srikanth was competing in the men's singles semifinal at 11:20 AM IST.
Before Malaysia, India hadn't found a finalist on the BWF World tour this year, but now Kidambi ended this long wait with a thrilling victory against young Yushi Tanaka of Japan.
As it happened:
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- 24 May 2025 5:53 AM GMT
Kidambi takes the lead after a couple of unforced errors on the net
Game-1: Kidambi Srikanth (IND) 17-16 Yushi Tanaka (JPN)
- 24 May 2025 5:50 AM GMT
Kidambi takes the score to level terms for the first time in the game
Game-1: Kidambi Srikanth (IND) 14-14 Yushi Tanaka (JPN)
- 24 May 2025 5:48 AM GMT
Kidambi showed a good defensive skills to reduce the deficit to 2
Game-1: Kidambi Srikanth (IND) 11-13 Yushi Tanaka (JPN)
- 24 May 2025 5:45 AM GMT
Two impressive cross-court smashes for Tanaka, gains a good lead at mid-game interval
Game-1: Kidambi Srikanth (IND) 8-11 Yushi Tanaka (JPN)
- 24 May 2025 5:41 AM GMT
A good down-the-line smash from Tanaka, maintaining his lead in the opening game
Game-1: Kidambi Srikanth (IND) 4-7 Yushi Tanaka (JPN)
- 24 May 2025 5:38 AM GMT
Two consecutive unforced errors from Kidambi, gives a slight lead to Tanaka
Game-1: Kidambi Srikanth (IND) 1-4 Yushi Tanaka (JPN)
- 24 May 2025 5:36 AM GMT
Yushi shows excellent defence to force an unforced error from Kidambi
Game-1: Kidambi Srikanth (IND) 0-1 Yushi Tanaka (JPN)
- 24 May 2025 5:30 AM GMT
Up Next: - Kidambi Srikanth (IND) Vs Yushi Tanaka (JPN)
Kidambi became the first Indian singles player to reach the semi-final on the BWF World Tour Super 500 or above in 2025. This was also his first S500 semi-final after three years.
He had an exceptional journey at the tournament, coming from the qualifiers to now reaching the semi-final, and Kidambi will now aim to better this and reach the final after a long time
He will now take on another higher-ranked opponent, Yushi Tanaka of Japan, who has been on an upward track since last year. This will be the first meeting between the two players.
- 24 May 2025 5:15 AM GMT
India has just one semi-final representation at the competition
The former world no.1 Kidambi Srikanth will be the only shuttler to represent India in the semi-final, aiming for a crucial win and becoming the first Indian to reach the final on the BWF World tour in 2025.
Schedule:
- MS - Kidambi Srikanth (IND) Vs Yushi Tanaka (JPN) at 11:00 AM IST
