In the men's singles event at the Hong Kong Open, it was a day of mixed fortunes for Malaysian shuttlers Ng Tze Yong and Lee Zii Jia. Tze Yong showcased his dominance with a convincing victory over Japan's Kanta Tsuneyama, securing his spot in the quarter-finals. His remarkable form in the tournament follows an earlier upset against Taiwan's Chou Tien-chen, demonstrating his potential for consistency. Meanwhile, Zii Jia faced a surprising defeat against Taiwan's Lee Chia-hao in a closely contested match. Despite showing resilience by saving two match points, he couldn't secure the win.

Tze Yong's journey in the Hong Kong Open continues with a chance to reach his first individual tournament semi-final of the year, facing Denmark's Magnus Johannesen. In contrast, Zii Jia has been grappling with early exits in recent tournaments, emphasizing the need for improvement, especially with the upcoming Asian Games on the horizon. These tournaments serve as crucial preparation for both players as they strive for excellence on the international badminton stage.

In the women's singles category, Goh Jin Wei advanced to the quarter-finals, benefiting from her second-round opponent Ratchanok Intanon's injury-related withdrawal. This unexpected turn of events has presented Jin Wei with an opportunity to progress further in the tournament. She now looks ahead to her match against China's Han Yue in the last eight, aiming to capitalize on this chance and make a significant impact in the competition.