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Kumamoto Masters Japan

Axelsen’s withdrawal from China Masters a relief for top contenders

World number one Viktor Axelsen is set to miss the China Masters, which will start tomorrow in Shenzhen, due to fatigue. 

Heartbreak in Kumamoto: Yew Sin-Ee Yi narrowly miss finals

Malaysia’s independent badminton duo, Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi, experienced a rollercoaster of emotions as their journey at the Kumamoto Masters Japan came to a close in the semi-finals today. 

Kumamoto Masters: Yew Sin-Ee Yi advance to semis as others bow out

Independent men’s doubles shuttlers Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi emerged as Malaysia's sole remaining representatives in the Kumamoto Masters Japan by progressing to the semi-finals. 

Kumamoto Masters: Aaron-Wooi Yik crash out in second round

Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik's campaign at the Kumamoto Masters Japan ended in the second round after the country's top men's doubles pair were defeated by Japan's Akira Koga and Taichi Saito at the Kumamoto Prefectural Gymnasium today.

Tze Yong falls to Axelsen at Kumamoto Masters

National men's singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong failed to advance past the second round at the ongoing Kumamoto Masters Japan, following his defeat to Denmark's Viktor Axelsen at the Kumamoto Prefectural Gymnasium today.

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