The tension is building as the 2025 Macau Open enters its penultimate day, with the world’s top badminton players vying for a spot in the finals. The semifinals are set to deliver a day of thrilling action, showcasing incredible skill, strategy, and determination.
Fans can expect to see some highly anticipated matchups across both courts, with a mix of established stars and rising talents all fighting for the prestigious Macau Open title.
The schedule for the semifinals promises non-stop excitement, with a lineup of matches that are sure to keep spectators on the edge of their seats. Let’s break down the key clashes that will unfold throughout the day.
Court 1: The Main Event (Aired on TV)
The action on Court 1 kicks off with a highly anticipated men’s singles semifinal. The first match features a showdown between Tharun Mannepalli from India who beat the top seed in the second round and Malaysian star Justin Hoh, a contest that many have been waiting for. The match will start at 12 noon Macau time (UTC+8), same as Malaysia time.
Here is the complete schedule for the semifinals on Court 1:
- Match 1: Men’s Singles, starts at 12:00
Tharun Mannepalli (India) vs. Justin Hoh (Malaysia)
- Match 2: Women’s Doubles, est. 12:50
Kaho Osawa / Mai Tanabe (Japan) vs. Lin Chih-chun / Lin Wan-ching (Chinese Taipei)
- Match 3: Men’s Singles, est. 13:40
Alwi Farhan (Indonesia) vs. Lakshya Sen (India)
- Match 4: Mixed Doubles, est. 14:30
Amri Syahnawi / Nita Violina Marwah (Indonesia) vs. Jimmy Wong / Lai Pei Jing (Malaysia)
- Match 5: Women’s Singles, est. 15:20
Line Christophersen (Denmark) vs. Riko Gunji (Japan)
- Match 6: Mixed Doubles, est. 16:10
Chen Tang Jie / Toh Ee Wei (Malaysia) vs. Mathias Christiansen / Alexandra Bøje (Denmark)
- Match 7: Women’s Singles, est. 17:00
Chen Yufei (China) vs. Lin Hsiang-ti (Chinese Taipei)
- Match 8: Men’s Doubles, est. 17:50
Sabar Karyaman Gutama / Muhammad Reza Pahlevi Isfahani (Indonesia) vs. Lee Fang-chih / Lee Fang-jen (Chinese Taipei)
Court 2: Live on BWF TV
- Match 1: Women’s Doubles, starts at 12:10
Meilysa Trias Puspita Sari / Rachel Allessya Rose (Indonesia) vs. Hsieh Pei-shan / Hung En-tzu (Chinese Taipei)
- Match 2: Men’s Doubles, starts at 17:00
Junaidi Arif / Yap Roy King (Malaysia) vs. Choong Hon Jian / Muhammad Haikal (Malaysia)