The Malaysia Masters 2025 turned sour for national men’s singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong, as his comeback journey was once again disrupted by injury—this time, a right knee issue that forced him to retire midway through his opening-round match.
Playing in front of the home crowd at the iconic Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil, Tze Yong looked promising as he clinched the first game 22-20 against Hong Kong’s world No. 21 Angus Ng Ka Long. With a slight lead of 4-3 in the second game, all signs pointed to a potential breakthrough win—until disaster struck.
The 25-year-old collapsed on court holding his right knee, visibly in pain, and was forced to withdraw from the match. The arena fell silent as the homegrown hero, who has been battling injuries over the past two years, was helped off the court.
This marks another heartbreaking moment in Tze Yong’s career. Despite holding a protected world ranking of No. 18, his return to the international stage has been marred by physical setbacks. After being sidelined for nearly 14 months due to a serious back injury, Tze Yong only made his return last month at the Badminton Asia Championships.
The Malaysia Masters was his fourth tournament since making his comeback, yet he is still searching for his first win. Fans had high hopes that Kuala Lumpur would be the place where he finally turns things around—but fate had other plans.
A Promising Career Derailed by Injuries
Ng Tze Yong once showed all the signs of being Malaysia’s next top men’s singles player. He famously defeated several higher-ranked players at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and helped Malaysia clinch the gold. His rise through the ranks had many hoping he would eventually challenge the likes of Lee Zii Jia and other world-class stars.
But since 2023, it has been an uphill battle against injuries, rehab, and match fitness.
What’s Next for Tze Yong?
While no official update has been released regarding the severity of the knee injury, the hope is that it’s not serious enough to sideline him long-term again. With the Paris 2024 Olympic cycle concluded, focus now turns to rebuilding and preparing for the 2025 BWF World Tour and beyond.
Fans across Malaysia will be sending their well-wishes and hoping to see Tze Yong back on court soon—stronger and fitter than ever.
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