One of the top badminton tournaments in the world, Malaysia Open 2022 is going to take place from June 28 to July 3 at the Axiata Arena. This is a super 750 event and the 12th edition of the tournament. Here, you will know all the necessary knowledge about the event.
Men’s Draw:
Viktor Axelsen is the top seed in the tournament. The world’s number 1 is placed in the top half of the draw. He will be playing against Leverdez in his match in the first round.
Second seed K Momota is placed in the bottom half of the draw. In his first match, he will face Wangcharoen. Chou Tien-Chen, the number 3 seed is in section 2 of the top half.
Lee Zii Jia is placed in the bottom half, which means there is a chance of his meeting up with Momota in the quarter-final of the Malaysia Open 2022. He will face the Nguyen in the first-round draw.
Anthony Sinisuka Ginting, the fifth seed is placed in section 1 of the top half. His possible opponent for the quarter-final is Viktor Axelsen.
Jonatan Christie will be able to meet Chou if he manages to beat S Verma in the first round and his next opponent in the second.
Malaysia Open 2022 Schedule:
The tournament will start on Tuesday, June 28, and will continue till Sunday, June 3.
Here, you will find the full schedule of the tournament:
| Date | Time |
| 1st Round | June 28-29 |
| 2nd Round | June 30 |
| Quarterfinals | July 1 |
| Semifinals | July 2 |
| Finals | July 3 |
Where will be the tournament held?
- Venue: Axiata Arena
- Capacity:14,425
The Malaysia Open 2022 will take place at the Axiata Arena, Situated in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The venue can hold 14,425 people at a time.
How to Watch Malaysia Open 2022?
- BWF TV Youtube Channel
- Voot Select
The Malaysia Open 2022 will be available on the official youtube channel of BWF, BWF TV. So, the tournament will be broadcasted for free for badminton fans around the world. You should subscribe to their channel fast if you want all the latest videos and updates on the tournament.
Voot Select has also the right to show the tournament on their platform. The monthly subscription fee of Voot is Rs 99. You can also take the yearly package with Rs 499, which will eventually save you money.
Malaysia Open 2022 Prize Money:
This year, the tournament will offer prize money of US$675,000. The winner of the tournament will get $47,250, whereas the finalist will receive $22,950. Here is the full prize money for the tournament:
- Winner: $47,250
- Finalist: $22,950
- Semi-Finalist: $9,450
- Quarter Finalist: $3,712.50
- Second Round: $2,025
- First Round: $675
Final Words:
Malaysia Open 2022 will offer you some exciting badminton matches, as you will see all the top-ranked players on the court. You should support your favorite player and watch all their games on the streaming options.
