The 2025 Malaysia Open clash between ace India shuttler HS Prannoy and Canada's Brian Yang witnessed an unprecedented delay as the Round of 32 Men’s Singles match was halted for over two hours due to water leaking from the roof at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur.

On the opening day of this year’s first major badminton event, the sporting community was left stunned as water began to fall from the roof.