Kunlavut Vitidsarn in action against Jonatan Christie at Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil. - BERNAMA PICKUALA LUMPUR: Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn rode a wave of familiar support to book a place in his first Super 1000 final, saying the Malaysia Open felt like a home tournament after defeating Indonesia's Jonatan Christie 21-16, 21-16 at Axiata Arena today. The win marks a significant milestone for the Thai, who admitted that Super 1000 tournaments have often ended in frustration for him in the past. "I hope to get some medals in Super 1000, because when I play the Super 1000, I always lose in the early rounds. "Playing against Kunlavut is always very challenging, and the feeling is different every time," said Yu Qi.

Source: New Strait Times January 10, 2026 11:17 UTC