May 9, 2010 CE
Tournament Begins
The 2010 Thomas Cup begins at the Putra Stadium in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, featuring 12 teams competing for the men's world team badminton championship.
Chronological Storyline (7 Milestones)
May 11, 2010 CE
Group Stage Concludes
The group stage concludes, with traditional powerhouses China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Denmark advancing to the knockout stage alongside Japan, South Korea, Germany, and India.
May 12, 2010 CE
Quarterfinals
The quarterfinals take place, where China defeats Germany, Indonesia beats India, Malaysia overcomes Denmark, and Japan defeats South Korea to reach the semifinals.
May 14, 2010 CE
Semifinal: China vs Malaysia
In the first semifinal, China defeats host nation Malaysia 3-0, with Lin Dan, Cai Yun/Fu Haifeng, and Chen Long all winning their respective matches.
May 15, 2010 CE
Semifinal: Indonesia vs Japan
In the second semifinal, Indonesia defeats Japan 3-1 to advance to the final and set up a rematch of the 2008 Thomas Cup final against China.
May 16, 2010 CE
The Final
In the final, China defeats Indonesia 3-0. Lin Dan beats Taufik Hidayat, Cai Yun and Fu Haifeng defeat Markis Kido and Hendra Setiawan, and Chen Jin beats Simon Santoso.
May 16, 2010 CE
China Claims Fourth Consecutive Title
China successfully defends the Thomas Cup, marking their fourth consecutive title and their eighth overall in the tournament's history.