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New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Herry warns rivals not to write off Aaron-Wooi Yik, Wei Chong-Kai Wun
KUALA LUMPUR: National coach Herry IP has warned rivals not to write off Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun despite their off-colour performances at the Japan Open in Tokyo. Herry, fondly known as the Fire Dragon, has called on his charges to show their class and bounce back at next week's China Open. World No. 2 Aaron-Wooi Yik, who were on a hot streak with three titles in as many months, crashed out in the first round to independent compatriots and world No. 30 Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi. World No. 7 Wei Chong-Kai Wun, meanwhile, were no match for South Korea's world No. 3 Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae, falling in straight games in the quarter-finals at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. "Our men's doubles pairs were not up to scratch and failed at the Japan Open, but I want to make sure they bounce back and perform better in China," said Herry. "Winning and losing is part of the game, but we must evaluate our performances, build on our strengths and improve on our weaknesses. "I will sit with the players for video analysis to rectify shortcomings and ensure we're fully prepared for the China Open." It's not the first time Herry has had to rally his players. After a poor showing at the All England in March, he helped reignite their form. Since April, Aaron-Wooi Yik have picked up titles at the Badminton Asia Championships (BAC), Thailand Open and Singapore Open, while Wei Chong-Kai Wun lifted the Malaysia Masters crown.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Yew Sin-Ee Yi stun Aaron-Wooi Yik in Japan Open upset
MALAYSIA 's professional pair Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi pulled off a stunning upset at the Japan Open 2025, eliminating former world champions Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik in straight games. The unseeded duo secured a dominant 21-15, 21-15 victory in just 30 minutes at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. The win marked a significant turnaround for Yew Sin-Ee Yi, who had lost their last three encounters against the reigning Badminton Asia Championships winners. Their aggressive play and sharp net control left the world No. 2 pair struggling to find rhythm. Yew Sin-Ee Yi now await the winners of the match between Japan's Kenya Mitsuhashi-Hiroki Okamura and American pair Chen Zhi Yi-Presley Smith in the second round. In another Malaysian clash, Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun overcame a tough first set to defeat Wan Arif Wan Junaidi-Yap Roy King 30-28, 21-12. The sixth seeds will next face China's Huang Di-Liu Yang, who earlier defeated Thailand's Kittinupong Kedren-Dechapol Puavaranukroh. Meanwhile, Malaysia's top women's doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah started their campaign strongly, cruising past Bulgaria's Gabriela Stoeva-Stefani Stoeva 21-16, 21-14. The third seeds will meet Taiwan's Hsieh Pei Chan-Hung En-Tzu in the next round.
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Aaron-Wooi Yik stunned by compatriots at Japan Open
KUALA LUMPUR: Independent men's doubles pair Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the Japan Open's opening round on Wednesday. World No. 30 Yew Sin-Ee Yi outclassed compatriots and world No. 2 Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik with a commanding 21-15, 21-15 victory at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. Heading into the match, Yew Sin-Ee Yi had only beaten the former world champions twice in eight previous encounters. Aaron-Wooi Yik entered the Super 750 tournament in red-hot form, having won the Badminton Asia Championships, Thailand Open and Singapore this year. They were also runners-up at last month's Malaysia Masters. Tipped by many to go deep in Tokyo, the second seeds were instead stunned by a clinical and tactically astute performance from Yew Sin-Ee Yi, who looked composed and unbothered by the lopsided head-to-head record. With the win, Yew Sin-Ee Yi will next face either Japan's Kenya Mitsuhashi-Hiroki Okamura or the United States' Chen Zhi Yi-Presley Smith in the second round. Meanwhile, world No. 7 Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun survived a marathon opening game before beating compatriots Arif Junaidi-Yap Roy King 30-28, 21-12 in 42 minutes. The Malaysia Masters champions will face China's Huang Di and Liu Yang in the next round.
The Sun
27-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Nova aims for mixed doubles title before 2025 World Championships
KUALA LUMPUR: National mixed doubles head coach Nova Widianto is pushing his players to end their title drought this year, inspired by the success of Malaysia's men's and women's doubles pairs. With the 2025 World Championships in Paris approaching, Nova wants at least one victory from upcoming tournaments like the Japan Open or China Open. 'Men's and women's doubles are doing well ... Only the mixed doubles (national squad) have yet to win a title this year,' he said after a training session. The Japan Open runs from July 15 to 20 in Tokyo, while the China Open follows from July 22 to 27 in Changzhou. Malaysia's badminton success this year includes Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik's three titles (Badminton Asia Championships, Thailand Open, Singapore Open) and Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun's victories at the Indonesia Masters and Malaysia Masters. Women's pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah also shone with a Thailand Open win and two runner-up finishes. Nova noted improvements in top mixed pair Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei's teamwork since reuniting in April. 'Communication is good now, although their gameplay still hasn't reached its full potential,' he said. The duo, ranked world No. 4, helped Malaysia reach the Sudirman Cup quarter-finals.
New Straits Times
02-06-2025
- 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.
