BUKIT JALIL: After several heartbreaks, Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn finally clinched his first Super 1000 title yesterday, conquering the Malaysian Open at last. I knew if we had long rallies, it would have been very tough for me to win," said Kunlavut. Nothing was sweeter for Kunlavut than receiving his trophy and prize from his idol, Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei. Ironically, Chong Wei had held a meal session with Kunlavut just before the start of the Malaysia Open. “I might ask him (Chong Wei) for a bak kut teh session again.

Source: The Star January 11, 2026 12:49 UTC