Aidil 1st M’sian singles shuttler to reach World Tour final in 2026
Malaysian badminton player Aidil Sholeh Ali Sadikin has advanced to the final of the Vietnam Open after defeating Japan's Minoru Koga. He is set to compete against Singapore's Jason Teh for his first career World Tour title.
Why it matters
This marks a significant milestone for Malaysian singles badminton, as Aidil becomes the first player from the country to reach a World Tour Super series final this year.
National singles player Aidil Sholeh Ali Sadikin beat Japan’s 53rd ranked player, Minoru Koga, in three games to enter the final of the Vietnam Open. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA: National independent shuttler Aidil Sholeh Ali Sadikin became the first Malaysian singles player to advance to the final of a World Tour Super series tournament this year when he battled his way into the final of the Vietnam Open today.
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