Day 4 of the BWF World Tour Thailand Masters delivered excitement and surprises as the tournament moved toward the quarterfinal stage. With several seeded players falling, the competition intensified, giving emerging stars a chance to shine.
Indonesia dominated the day, with twelve players advancing to the quarterfinals across multiple disciplines. Their depth and consistency were on full display, as most of their losses came only from matches against fellow Indonesians. This strong showing highlights the country’s continued strength in the sport.
One of the day’s standout performers was Moh Zaki Ubaidillah, who upset the fourth-seeded Canadian Brian Yang in a thrilling men’s singles match. After dropping the first game, Ubaidillah rallied to win 16‑21, 21‑18, 21‑15, securing a semifinal spot where he will face compatriot Alwi Farhan.
In women’s doubles, Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma and Meilysa Trias Puspitasari caused a major upset by defeating the top-seeded Taiwanese pair in straight games. Their composed performance kept them in contention for the semifinals and demonstrated Indonesia’s doubles strength.
Thailand’s Supak Jomkoh and Oranicha Jongsathapornpan thrilled the home crowd in mixed doubles, coming from behind to defeat a highly ranked Malaysian pair 13‑21, 21‑15, 21‑19. The victory secured their quarterfinal berth and showcased their resilience under pressure.
Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia also advanced to the quarterfinals after a strong comeback against India’s Mithun Manjunath. Losing the first game 11‑21, Lee bounced back to win 21‑16, 21‑12, marking his first last-eight appearance in a BWF World Tour event in nearly ten months.
With the quarterfinals set across all disciplines, fans can expect intense battles as players compete for a spot in the semifinals. The Thailand Masters continues at the Nimibutr Arena in Bangkok, featuring high-stakes matches with both singles and doubles stars in contention for the Princess Sirivannavari Trophy.
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