FIRST SINGLES

Leong Jun Hao (25) vs Shi Yuqi

It shapes up as a classic David vs Goliath clash, and Jun Hao will need to dig deep and draw on every ounce of resolve if he hopes to pull off an upset.

Otherwise, he risks suffering a similar fate to their first meeting at last year’s Sudirman Cup in Xiamen, where he led Malaysia’s charge in the men’s singles but was outclassed 6-21, 14-21.

Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik

FIRST DOUBLES

Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik (2) vs Liang Weikeng-Wang Chang (5)

Weikeng-Wang Chang hold a commanding edge in the head-to-head, having won nine of their 12 previous meetings against Aaron-Wooi Yik.

Still, Aaron-Wooi Yik have shown they can rise to the occasion. They will need to stay composed and deliver a point here, as defeat would place added pressure on Malaysia’s second singles to keep the tie alive.

Li Shifeng

SECOND SINGLES

Justin Hoh (44) vs Li Shifeng (7)