The Aidil Sholeh Vietnam Open campaign reached a new high on Thursday with a commanding quarterfinal breakthrough. World No. 91 Aidil Sholeh Ali Sadikin defeated compatriot Lim Ming Hong 21-17, 21-13 in Ho Chi Minh City. His season-best performance drew immediate praise across Malaysia Badminton News as he advanced into the last eight.
The independent shuttler will challenge China’s world No. 43 Dong Tian Yao for a semifinal berth on Friday. Choong Hon Jian and Wong Vin Sean defeated Lee Yi Bo and Lim Tze Jian 21-16, 21-11. Match statistics on SmashNews88 highlighted Choong Hon Jian controlling net exchanges throughout their duel.
National Doubles Duos Bolster The Aidil Sholeh Vietnam Open Surge
Tan Zhi Yang and Teoh Mei Xing overcame Tsai Fu Cheng and Tsung Yu Hsuan 21-14, 21-17. The world No. 179 pair will next confront top seeds Wu Guan Xun and Lee Chia Hsin. Tournament tracking on SmashNews88 confirmed Malaysia secured three valuable quarterfinal slots in the indoor stadium.
In women’s singles, Goh Jin Wei exited following a 21-18, 21-16 loss to India’s Isharani Baruah. Compatriot Siti Zulaikha Azmi also bowed out after falling 21-16, 21-7 against Taiwan’s Huang Ching Ping. High competitive determination will anchor his chances throughout the ongoing Aidil Sholeh Vietnam Open campaign.