CHENNAI: There's an air of inevitability when Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae, men's doubles World No 1, take the court at the moment. The Korean pair, the gold standard in the category, always seem to be a step or two ahead of their rivals. Many rivals have tried to solve the Kim and Seo puzzle but to no avail. An, who also captured a record-tying 11 titles last season, has started where she left off by capturing the women's singles title in Kuala Lumpur. Vitidsarn takes men's crownThailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn won the men's singles title when World No 1 Shi Yuqi retired through injury.

Source: Indian Express January 12, 2026 03:31 UTC