KONG Wei Xiang beats Nicholas RAJ to move on to the Quarter Finals in the men's singles this PETRONAS Malaysia International Series 2026

KONG Wei Xiang kept it clean at the PETRONAS Malaysia International Series 2026, seeing off Nicholas RAJ 21-15 24-22 without dropping a game in the Men's Singles Round of 16.

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24-22 — game 2 was the tightest of the match, settled by just 2 points.

What's Next

KONG Wei Xiang advances to the quarter-finals of the PETRONAS Malaysia International Series 2026, while Nicholas RAJ's run ends here.

Pre-Match AI Scout Analysis

Prior to the encounter, the AI Scout model favored Nicholas RAJ with a 59% confidence projection on a blend of ranking, seeding, head-to-head and our own rating. Defying the analytical model's 59% projection, KONG Wei Xiang produced a decisive tactical shift to secure the upset.

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