Kidambi Srikanth’s China Masters Run Ends in Quarterfinals with Straight-Games Loss to Lee Cheuk Yiu
Lee Cheuk Yiu won 16-21, 16-21 in 39 minutes and advanced to the semifinals, ending Srikanth’s first Super 750 quarterfinal run in three years.
- Kidambi Srikanth's run at the 2026 China Masters ended in the men's singles quarterfinals after a straight-games loss to Hong Kong's Lee Cheuk Yiu, with scores of 16-21, 16-21 in a 39-minute match.
- Srikanth had earlier defeated world No. 9 Victor Lai in the round of 16 but was outplayed by Lee Cheuk Yiu, who controlled both games and extended his head-to-head winning streak against Srikanth to four.
- Indian men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won a tough three-game match to reach the semifinals of the China Masters Super 750, with scores of 21-13, 16-21, 21-18.
- Srikanth's quarterfinal appearance marked his first at a BWF World Tour Super 750 event or above in three years, indicating progress in his season.
12 Articles
12 Articles
China Masters: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Enter Semi-Finals, Kidambi Srikanth Out
Kidambi Srikanth's run at the China Masters Super 750 came to an end in the quarterfinals here on Friday as the former world No.1 was outplayed in straight games by Hong Kong's Lee Cheuk Yiu.
Srikanth crashes out of China Masters in quarterfinals
Indian badminton star Kidambi Srikanth was defeated by Hong Kong's Lee Cheuk Yiu in straight games during the quarterfinals of the China Masters Super 750. Srikanth, a former world No.1, lost 16-21, 16-21 in a 39-minute match, ending his campaign despite a strong performance in the previous round.
The Economic Times
Times of IndiaKidambi Srikanth’s China Masters run ends in quarterfinals with straight-games loss to Lee Cheuk Yiu
Kidambi Srikanth exited the China Masters quarterfinals after losing to Lee Cheuk Yiu. The Indian player was defeated in straight games by his Hong Kong opponent. Srikanth had previously shown good form, reaching the US Open final earlier. Lee Cheuk Yiu advanced to face Christo Popov in the semifinals. The match concluded in thirty-nine minutes of play.
Kidambi Srikanth's China Masters run ends with defeat to Lee Cheuk Yiu
Kidambi Srikanth's China Masters campaign ended with a straight-games quarter-final defeat to Lee Cheuk Yiu in Shenzhen. The run still marked his first Super 750 quarter-final appearance in three years.
Veteran Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth's campaign at the China Masters has come to an end after losing to Hong Kong's Lee Cheuk Yiu in the quarterfinals.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 66% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
