May 25, 1990 CE
Tournament Begins in Japan
The final round of the 1990 Thomas & Uber Cup commenced in Tokyo, Japan, featuring eight top men's badminton teams competing for the prestigious trophy.
Chronological Storyline (6 Milestones)
May 28, 1990 CE
Group Stage Concludes
The group stages concluded with China and Indonesia advancing from Group A, while Malaysia and South Korea advanced from Group B to the knockout semifinals.
May 31, 1990 CE
Semifinals: China and Malaysia Advance
In the semifinals, defending champions China dominated Indonesia with a 5-0 sweep, while Malaysia secured a narrow 3-2 victory over South Korea to reach the final.
Jun 2, 1990 CE
Yang Yang Wins First Singles
In the opening match of the final, China's world champion Yang Yang defeated Malaysia's Rashid Sidek in straight sets, giving China an early 1-0 lead in the tie.
Jun 2, 1990 CE
The Final: China vs Malaysia
China faced Malaysia in the Thomas Cup final held in Tokyo. China ultimately won the tie 4-1 to successfully defend their title and claim their fourth Thomas Cup.
Jun 2, 1990 CE
Sidek Brothers Secure Malaysia's Only Point
Malaysia's only point in the final came from the first doubles match, where brothers Razif Sidek and Jalani Sidek defeated China's Li Yongbo and Tian Bingyi.