Singapore’s Jason Teh retired during his men’s singles Round of 32 match against China’s Shi Yu Qi at the Japan Open 2026 on 15 July 2026, sending the Chinese star through to the Round of 16. At the time of the retirement, Shi was leading the match after the players had split the opening two games.
Teh made an impressive start, taking control of the opening game with confident attacking play and securing it 21–18. The Singaporean maintained pressure through accurate shot placement and consistent rallying, putting Shi under early pressure.
Shi responded strongly in the second game, raising the intensity and quickly taking command. The Chinese shuttler leveled the match by winning the game 6–2 before Teh was forced to retire due to circumstances not specified in the official result.
The retirement ended what had been an entertaining contest and allowed Shi to progress to the next round. Although Teh showed plenty of quality by claiming the opening game, his campaign came to an unfortunate conclusion before the match could be completed.
Standout Performances
- Shi Yu Qi (China): Advanced to the Round of 16 following his opponent’s retirement.
- Jason Teh (Singapore): Won the opening game 21–18 before retiring.
- Round: Men’s Singles Round of 32.
- Result: Shi Yu Qi advanced by retirement.
The match turned after Shi Yu Qi bounced back from losing the opening game. His strong response in the second game shifted the momentum before the contest ended prematurely due to Teh’s retirement.
Match Statistics
- Tournament: Japan Open 2026
- Category: Men’s Singles
- Round: Round of 32
- Date: 15 July 2026
- Winner: Shi Yu Qi (China)
- Opponent: Jason Teh (Singapore)
- Score Before Retirement: 18–21, 6–2 (Retired)
- Result: Shi Yu Qi advanced to the Round of 16 by retirement.