Ng Tze Yong Faces Tough Challenge at Malaysia Masters 2025

Ng Tze Yong, Malaysia’s men’s singles shuttler, is set to face a tough test in the round of 32 at the Malaysia Masters 2025 — a tournament that forms a key part of his comeback from injury.

The 25-year-old has recently returned to competition following a year-long absence due to a back injury that required surgical treatment. Though once hailed as Malaysia’s rising star, Ng is still working to regain his top form.

Past highlights and rising expectations

Before his injury, Ng Tze Yong had shown great promise — notably defeating world number one Viktor Axelsen at the All England 2023. His early performances had sparked hope that he could follow in the footsteps of top national players like Lee Zii Jia.

He was also a former trainee under Hendrawan, the renowned Indonesian coach who once guided Malaysia’s top players.

Struggles since returning to the court

Despite high expectations, Ng’s return has been met with mixed results. He has struggled to find consistency in recent tournaments such as the:

• Asian Championships 2025

• Taipei Open 2025

• Thailand Open 2025

His form remains a work in progress, and the Malaysia Masters could be a turning point or another testing moment in his recovery journey.