Singapore, June 27, 2025 – Malaysian shuttler Leong Jun Hao reaffirmed his reputation as a giant slayer by taking down World No. 5 Jonatan Christie in the second round of the 2025 Singapore Open in straight sets — 21-16, 21-19 — at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
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📺 Leong Jun Hao vs. Jonatan Christie – 2025 Singapore Open
Ranked World No. 25, Jun Hao entered the Super 750 BWF event with a bye in the first round and delivered a focused, high-intensity performance to defeat Indonesia’s top singles player and tournament fifth seed.
This victory marks Leong’s third win in five career meetings against Jonatan Christie — an impressive feat that solidifies his growing threat on the world badminton stage.
Next Match: Quarterfinal Clash with World No. 2 Kunlavut Vitidsarn
Leong Jun Hao now advances to face World No. 2 Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand in the quarterfinals. The reigning Asian Champion made light work of China’s Wang Zheng Xing, winning 21-8, 21-17 in his second-round match.
Their upcoming encounter is a rematch of the electrifying 2024 Thailand Open clash where Kunlavut edged out Jun Hao in a three-set thriller: 20-22, 21-14, 23-21. Fans can expect another high-octane showdown as these two rising stars meet again.
Notable Upsets in Men’s Singles
Day 3 of the Singapore Open 2025 saw a slew of top-seed eliminations in the men’s singles bracket:
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Shi Yu Qi, the tournament’s top seed, suffered a heartbreaking three-game loss to fellow Chinese player Lu Guang Zu, 21-17, 13-21, 24-26.
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Li Shifeng (4th seed) was ousted by Taiwan’s Lin Chun-Yi in straight sets, 18-21, 14-21.
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Taiwan’s No. 1 Chou Tien Chen also exited early, falling to Lee Cheuk Yiu of Hong Kong, 12-21, 16-21.
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France’s Christo Popov defeated India’s HS Prannoy in straight games, but his brother Toma Junior Popov was edged out by Singapore’s hometown hero Loh Kean Yew in a tough three-set battle, 12-21, 21-14, 18-21.
Leong Jun Hao’s fearless run at the Singapore Open 2025 is turning heads in the badminton news world. With top contenders falling early and confidence surging, Jun Hao now has a golden opportunity to carve a path toward his first Super 750 final.
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