Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Malaysia will have representatives in both men’s singles and men’s doubles at the 2026 Vietnam Open semifinals after Aidil Sholeh and the pair of Choong Hon Jian-Wong Vin Sean came through their quarterfinal matches on Friday.
Aidil produced a strong straight-games victory over China’s fifth seed Dong Tian Yao, while Choong and Wong needed just 27 minutes to dispatch Chinese Taipei’s Cheng Kai Wen and Liao Chao Pang.
Malaysia’s mixed doubles challenge, however, came to an end after Tan Zhi Yang and Teoh Mei Xing fell to top seeds Wu Guan Xun and Lee Chia Hsin of Chinese Taipei in three games.
Aidil Sholeh Beats Dong Tian Yao to Reach Semifinals
Independent Malaysian men’s singles player Aidil Sholeh continued his encouraging run with a 21-18, 21-17 victory over China’s fifth-seeded Dong Tian Yao.
The 26-year-old needed 42 minutes to close out the match in straight games and secure his first semifinal appearance of the season.
The victory also levelled Aidil’s career head-to-head record against Dong at one win apiece.
- Winner: Aidil Sholeh of Malaysia
- Defeated: Dong Tian Yao of China
- Score: 21-18, 21-17
- Match duration: 42 minutes
- Round: Vietnam Open quarterfinals
Aidil will next face Minoru Koga in the semifinals.
Koga booked his place in the last four with a 22-20, 21-12 victory over Vietnam’s Nguyen Hai Dang.
Aidil Chasing First Final of 2026
Reaching the semifinals represents Aidil’s best tournament result so far this year and gives the Malaysian an opportunity to push for a place in the championship match.
His quarterfinal performance against Dong was built on consistency at the important stages of both games, particularly when the Chinese player attempted to close the gap late in the rallies.
Aidil will now try to carry that momentum into his semifinal against Koga.
Choong Hon Jian-Wong Vin Sean Cruise Into Last Four
Malaysia also celebrated in men’s doubles as seventh seeds Choong Hon Jian and Wong Vin Sean delivered one of their most convincing performances of the tournament.
The Malaysians defeated Chinese Taipei’s Cheng Kai Wen and Liao Chao Pang 21-16, 21-8 in just 27 minutes.
After taking a competitive first game, Choong and Wong completely controlled the second, allowing their opponents only eight points.
- Winners: Choong Hon Jian/Wong Vin Sean of Malaysia
- Defeated: Cheng Kai Wen/Liao Chao Pang of Chinese Taipei
- Score: 21-16, 21-8
- Match duration: 27 minutes
Choong-Wong Face Top Seeds Chen Zhi Ray-Lin Yu Chieh
A considerably tougher test awaits the Malaysians in the semifinals.
Choong and Wong will face top-seeded Chinese Taipei pair Chen Zhi Ray and Lin Yu Chieh for a place in the final.
Chen and Lin survived a three-game quarterfinal against China’s Chen Zhe Han and Zhu Yan Peng, eventually winning 21-18, 18-21, 21-17.
The semifinal will therefore pit Malaysia’s seventh seeds against the tournament’s top-ranked combination.
Tan Zhi Yang-Teoh Mei Xing Fall Short in Mixed Doubles
Malaysia was unable to add another semifinalist in mixed doubles after Tan Zhi Yang and Teoh Mei Xing were eliminated by Chinese Taipei’s top seeds Wu Guan Xun and Lee Chia Hsin.
The Malaysians fought for nearly 50 minutes and recovered after losing the opening game, but could not complete the comeback.
Wu and Lee eventually prevailed 21-16, 17-21, 21-13.
- Winners: Wu Guan Xun/Lee Chia Hsin of Chinese Taipei
- Defeated: Tan Zhi Yang/Teoh Mei Xing of Malaysia
- Score: 21-16, 17-21, 21-13
- Round: Vietnam Open quarterfinals
Despite the defeat, Tan and Teoh pushed the top seeds into a deciding game before their Vietnam Open campaign came to an end.
Malaysia Keeps Two Title Hopes Alive at Vietnam Open
Malaysia will now turn its attention to Aidil Sholeh in men’s singles and Choong Hon Jian-Wong Vin Sean in men’s doubles as both attempt to reach the Vietnam Open final.
Aidil’s straight-games win over a seeded Chinese opponent gives him an important confidence boost heading into his meeting with Minoru Koga.
Choong and Wong, meanwhile, face perhaps their toughest challenge of the week against top seeds Chen Zhi Ray and Lin Yu Chieh.
With both Malaysian entries now only one victory away from their respective finals, Saturday’s semifinals will determine whether Malaysia can challenge for more than one title in Ho Chi Minh City.
