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Kunlavut Vitidsarn Exits China Masters 2026 in Quarterfinals
Thai badminton star Kunlavut Vitidsarn was eliminated from the China Masters 2026 in Shenzhen after a hard-fought match against Denmark's Anders Antonsen.
On September 4, 2026, Thai badminton player Kunlavut Vitidsarn, currently ranked world number 3, concluded his run at the China Masters 2026 in Shenzhen, China. Competing in the quarterfinals of the men's singles category, Vitidsarn faced world number 5 Anders Antonsen of Denmark in a high-stakes match at the BWF World Tour Super 750 event, which features a total prize pool of approximately 41,875,000 baht.
According to Khaosod Online Thailand, the match was highly competitive. Vitidsarn initially took the lead by winning the first game 21-18. However, Antonsen regained momentum in the second game, securing a 21-17 victory to force a decider. In the final game, the Danish player maintained his performance to win 21-18, effectively ending Vitidsarn’s participation in the tournament. With this result, all Thai representatives have been eliminated from the men's singles competition at this year's China Masters.
For residents and followers of Thai sports, this result marks the end of Thailand's presence in the men's singles bracket of this prestigious tournament. While the immediate outcome is clear, fans may look forward to future updates regarding the official final rankings and the subsequent performance of other international athletes remaining in the competition. No further details regarding potential injuries or future tournament scheduling for Vitidsarn have been confirmed at this time.