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Free Malaysia Today
10 hours ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Aaron-Wooi Yik win S'pore Open, third title this year
Malaysia's world No 3 pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik had to come back from a first-game loss to beat their South Korean rivals. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Reigning Asian men's doubles champions Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik created a personal record today by winning the Singapore Open title, their third crown in a year. It was no walk in the park for the world No 3 pair as they had to come back from a first-game loss to beat the dogged 10th ranked South Korean pair Seo Seung Jae-Kim Won Ho 15-21, 21-18, 21-19 in 65 minutes. Aaron-Wooi Yik captured the Badminton Asia Championship title in April and Thailand Open crown two weeks ago. This is their first title in Singapore. The two pairs have played each other twice with both winning once each. In a post-match interview, Aaron attributed today's victory to their mental strength in focusing on the tense match, despite being fatigued having played three tournaments back-to-back. 'We told ourselves not to rush but to keep playing one point at a time. We thank the fans here and back home for the motivation and support. This win is not only for us but also for all of them,' he said. The two-time Olympic bronze medallists won US$74,000 (RM315,296) as the winners of the Singapore Open while the runners-up won US$35,000 (RM149,126) in the World Tour Super 750 event. Aaron-Wooi Yik, who were recently-crowned Malaysian Sportsmen of the Year, have now won a total of five titles in their career. Today's victory also ends Malaysia's 17-year title drought at the Singapore Open in the men's doubles event. The last time a Malaysian pair won the title was Zakry Latif- Fairuzizuan Tazari in 2008. Aaron-Wooi Yik had a remarkable run in Singapore as they defeated some of the world's top pairs, namely Denmark's Rasmus Kjaer-Frederik Sogaard, Japan's Takuro Hoki-Yugo Kobayashi, compatriots Man Wei Cheong-Tee Kai Wun and India's Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy en route to the final.
Malaysia Sun
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Malaysia Sun
(SP)SINGAPORE-BADMINTON-SINGAPORE OPEN-MEN'S DOUBLES
(250601) -- SINGAPORE, June 1, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik (R) of Malaysia pose on the podium during the awarding ceremony for the men's doubles final match against Kim Won Ho/Seo Seung Jae of South Korea at the Singapore Badminton Open 2025 in Singapore, June 1, 2025. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)
The Star
21 hours ago
- Sport
- The Star
Aaron-Soh Singapore Open victory a proud moment for Malaysia, says Dr Wee
PETALING JAYA: MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong congratulated Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik for defeating South Korea to clinch the Singapore Open. 'Huge congratulations to Aaron Chia & Soh Wooi Yik on clinching the Singapore Open title with an incredible comeback win!' he wrote in a Facebook post on Sunday (June 1) evening. He noted that their victory marked a 'sweet revenge' for the pair after their semi-final loss to the South Korean pair Kim Won-ho-Seo Seung-jae at the Indian Open in January. On Sunday, Aaron-Soh overcame 15-21, 21-18, 21-19 in a 65-minute final match in Singapore. The Singapore Open is their third title this season after winning the Asian Championships in April and Thailand Open last month 'From falling short in India to striking back in style – this victory not only marks sweet revenge over their Korean opponents but also completes a sensational first career hat-trick after their triumphs at the Badminton Asian Championships and the Thailand Open! 'Proud moment for Malaysia!' Dr Wee said.
The Sun
21 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Malaysian duo Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik triumph at Singapore Open
MALAYSIAN men's doubles pair Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik secured their third career title today, claiming the Singapore Open championship with a remarkable comeback victory. The world No. 3 duo, Aaron and Wooi Yik, battled through apparent fatigue to defeat South Korea's Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae (world No. 10) in a hard-fought match. They ultimately clinched the title with a score of 15-21, 21-18, 21-19, avenging a previous loss to the Korean pair.
The Sun
21 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Aaron Chia, Soh Wooi Yik wins Singapore Open
MALAYSIAN men's doubles pair Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik secured their third career title today, claiming the Singapore Open championship with a remarkable comeback victory. The world No. 3 duo, Aaron and Wooi Yik, battled through apparent fatigue to defeat South Korea's Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae (world No. 10) in a hard-fought match. They ultimately clinched the title with a score of 15-21, 21-18, 21-19, avenging a previous loss to the Korean pair.
