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New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Kien Keat dares Aaron-Wooi Yik to smash his five-title record
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Asian Games champion Koo Kien Keat has urged high-flying Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik to stay hungry and keep chasing more titles. The world No. 3 have been in red-hot form, winning three of their last four tournaments. Aaron-Wooi Yik have triumphed at the Badminton Asia Championships (BAC), Thailand Open and most recently the Singapore Open. Their only setback came in the Malaysia Masters two weeks ago, where they finished runners-up to compatriots Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun. Kien Keat, who formed a world No. 1 partnership with Tan Boon Heong, holds the Malaysian record for most men's doubles titles in a calendar year — five in 2007. But with half the World Tour season still to go, Aaron-Wooi Yik are on course to surpass that. However, Kien Keat warned that staying sharp mentally and maintaining their hunger would be key. "This is their best run since becoming world champions in 2022," said Kien Keat. "But they must not get comfortable. Winning one or two titles should never be enough. They need to keep their mindset right if they want to win more." He added that the road ahead will only get tougher. "Opponents are now studying their game. The challenge will intensify, and they must stay a step ahead." Kien Keat credited the pair's improved mental strength and tactical clarity to the arrival of coach Herry IP in February. "They used to hesitate in matches, but Herry has clearly made a difference," he said. "You can see their confidence growing. They now stick to their gameplan, even under pressure, and that's a huge step forward." Aaron-Wooi Yik initially struggled on the World Tour, losing six consecutive finals before breaking through at the Super 750 Denmark Open in 2023. They added the Super 300 Korea Open last year. Now on a roll, they will be eyeing another strong showing at this week's Super 1000 Indonesia Open.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Aaron-Wooi Yik seek 'Fire Dragon' magic in Super 1000 hunt in Jakarta
KUALA LUMPUR: Singapore Open champions Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik have credited national coach Herry IP for their impressive run of form as they eye their first Super 1000 crown at this week's Indonesia Open. The world No. 3 underlined their class by overcoming South Korea's world No. 10 Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae 15-21, 21-18, 21-19 in a thrilling final on Sunday to capture their third title of the season, adding to their triumphs at the Badminton Asia Championships and the Thailand Open. Aaron was quick to heap praise on Herry, who has transformed them into a formidable force since joining the national set-up earlier this year. "We're glad to be this consistent, and we have to credit coach Herry for our recent success. He has really polished our game," said Aaron after their Singapore Open win. "We're more confident now when it comes to executing our strategy." Herry, dubbed the 'Fire Dragon', was initially criticised after the men's pairs crashed out in the first round of the All England — a result he himself described as his worst coaching experience. But the Indonesian tactician has since worked his magic. Under his guidance, not only have Aaron-Wooi Yik lifted three titles, but world No. 7 Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun also claimed the Malaysia Masters title recently — beating their more experienced compatriots in the final. Wei Chong-Kai Wun had also won the Indonesia Masters in January, a month before Herry officially joined the BA of Malaysia (BAM). A tired but confident national squad now head to the Indonesia Open, which begins on Tuesday in Jakarta, hoping Herry can help end the nation's long wait for a men's doubles title — the last being Fairuzizuan Tazari-Zakry Latif's win in 2008.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik Win 2025 Singapore Open Title
SINGAPORE: Malaysia's national men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik continued their impressive run this season when they won the Singapore Open today. The Malaysians came back from a set down to beat fifth seeds Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae of South Korea 15-21, 21-18, 21-19 in a 65-minute thriller at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, their third title this year following their victories at the Badminton Asia Championships in April and the Thailand Open in May. 'Their condition was very good. After the first set, I knew we needed to increase our speed. So we just pushed very hard for every point,' Wooi Yik told reporters as he credited coach Herry Iman Pierngadi for playing a major role in their recent performances, especially in refining their attacking gameplay. 'Coach really plays a very big role. He is the one with the idea of how to complete our gameplay, which was previously inconsistent. But it's still a long journey, we still have a big mission this year, so I feel this is just the start for us, he said. Aaron meanwhile said that their coach has been instrumental in motivating them, both in matches and training sessions. 'He's only been with us for three months, so we're still learning from him. I think we still need time, but overall, we've improved. He gives us a lot of confidence during training. He doesn't put a lot of pressure on us. He also reminds us to be happy every day,' he said. The duo said their next focus would be the Indonesia Open, scheduled for June 3 to 8 at Istora Senayan, Jakarta, where they are slated to take on Denmark's Rasmus Kjaer and Frederik Sogaard, whom they defeated in the opening round in Singapore. The last time Malaysia won in Singapore was in 2018, through mixed doubles pair Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Lai Jemie, while the last Malaysian men's doubles to win was Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif and Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari in 2008. Other results Men's Singles: [2] Kunlavut Vitidsarn (THA) bt Lu Guang Zu (CHN) 21-6, 21-10 Women's Singles: [5] Chen Yu Fei (CHN) xx [2] Wang Zhi Yi (CHN) 21-11, 21-11 Women's Doubles: [7] Kim Hye Jeong-Kong Hee Yong (KOR) bt [5] Rin Iwanaga-Kie Nakanishi (JPN) 21-16, 21-14 Mixed Doubles: [6] Dechapol Puavaranukroh-Supissara Paewsampran (THA) bt [2] Tang Chun Man-Tse Ying Suet (HKG) 21-16, 21-9
The Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Aaron-Wooi Yik claim season's third title at Singapore Open
SINGAPORE: Malaysia's national men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik continued their impressive run this season when they won the Singapore Open today. The Malaysians came back from a set down to beat fifth seeds Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae of South Korea 15-21, 21-18, 21-19 in a 65-minute thriller at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, their third title this year following their victories at the Badminton Asia Championships in April and the Thailand Open in May. 'Their condition was very good. After the first set, I knew we needed to increase our speed. So we just pushed very hard for every point,' Wooi Yik told reporters as he credited coach Herry Iman Pierngadi for playing a major role in their recent performances, especially in refining their attacking gameplay. 'Coach really plays a very big role. He is the one with the idea of how to complete our gameplay, which was previously inconsistent. But it's still a long journey, we still have a big mission this year, so I feel this is just the start for us, he said. Aaron meanwhile said that their coach has been instrumental in motivating them, both in matches and training sessions. 'He's only been with us for three months, so we're still learning from him. I think we still need time, but overall, we've improved. He gives us a lot of confidence during training. He doesn't put a lot of pressure on us. He also reminds us to be happy every day,' he said. The duo said their next focus would be the Indonesia Open, scheduled for June 3 to 8 at Istora Senayan, Jakarta, where they are slated to take on Denmark's Rasmus Kjaer and Frederik Sogaard, whom they defeated in the opening round in Singapore. The last time Malaysia won in Singapore was in 2018, through mixed doubles pair Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Lai Jemie, while the last Malaysian men's doubles to win was Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif and Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari in 2008. Other results Men's Singles: [2] Kunlavut Vitidsarn (THA) bt Lu Guang Zu (CHN) 21-6, 21-10 Women's Singles: [5] Chen Yu Fei (CHN) xx [2] Wang Zhi Yi (CHN) 21-11, 21-11 Women's Doubles: [7] Kim Hye Jeong-Kong Hee Yong (KOR) bt [5] Rin Iwanaga-Kie Nakanishi (JPN) 21-16, 21-14 Mixed Doubles:
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Aaron-Wooi Yik storm into first Singapore Open final
KUALA LUMPUR: Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik produced a masterclass to reach their first-ever final at the Singapore Open on Saturday. The world No. 3 fought back to beat reigning Asian Games champions and world No. 27 Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty of India 19-21, 21-10, 21-18 in the semi-finals. It marks their fourth straight final this season, following title wins at the Badminton Asia Championships and Thailand Open, and a runner-up finish at the Malaysia Masters. Aaron-Wooi Yik will face South Korea's world No. 10 Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae in Sunday's final. The Koreans stunned world No. 2 Kim Astrup-Anders Skaarup Rasmussen of Denmark 21-17, 21-16.
