Chou Tien-chen rocks Lin Chun-yi in season openerStaff writer, with CNATaiwan’s Chou Tien-chen on Tuesday opened the season with a 2-0 victory over compatriot Lin Chun-yi to advance to the last 16 of the men’s singles at the Malaysia Open. 12 Lin 21-14, 21-12 in 40 minutes to secure his first win of the year and his third straight victory over Lin. Taiwan’s Chou Tien-chen returns to China’s Shi Yuqi during their men’s singles match at the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, China, on Dec. 18 last year. Photo: AFPChou appeared to take control of the match, never trailing Lin in Game 2. The last time Lin defeated Chou was in the final of the Super 300-level Swiss Open in late March 2024.

Source: Taipei Times January 08, 2026 03:44 UTC