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Free Malaysia Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Free Malaysia Today
World No 1 Sze Fei-Izzuddin knocked out of Singapore Open
World No 1 men's doubles pair Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani were defeated 21-17, 21-15 in just 38 minutes. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : World No 1 men's doubles pair Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani have been knocked out of the Singapore Open by former world champions Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy from India. The Indian pair had dropped to world No 27 after skipping a host of tournaments this year due to injury, but showed signs of their old form today as they swept aside the Malaysians 21-17, 21-15 in just 38 minutes in their quarter-final match. The Indians have now beaten Sze Fei-Izzuddin four times in their seven encounters so far. The Malaysian pair were also knocked out of the Malaysia Masters in the quarter-finals last week. Malaysia suffered another blow in the quarter-finals as men's singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao saw his Singapore Open run come to an end at the hands of reigning world champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn from Thailand. The world No 25 shuttler tried very hard to match his Thai opponent but Kunlavut proved to be too strong, winning 21-13, 21-11 in 47 minutes. Both players have met twice so far with the Thai winning on both occasions. Despite the loss, Jun Hao's performance in this competition was a marked contrast from being knocked out in the first round of his last five consecutive tournaments. After receiving a first-round walkover, Jun Hao recorded a major upset in the last 16 yesterday when he defeated Indonesia's Jonatan Christie, who is world No 5, in straight games.
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- General
- Malay Mail
Top men's and mixed doubles pairs FeiDin, Soon Huat-Shevon lead dominant Malaysian charge at Singapore Open
SINGAPORE, May 29 — Malaysia's world number one men's doubles pair, Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani, powered into the Singapore Open 2025 quarterfinals with a dominant win in an all-Malaysian second-round clash today. The world number one duo delivered a polished performance to overcome Wan Arif Wan Junaidi and Yap Roy King, ranked 23rd in the world, with a convincing 21-13, 21-11 victory in 33 minutes at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Nur Izzuddin said their main focus was simply to give their best in today's match. 'We just focused on our preparation, enjoyed the game, and did our best,' he told Bernama, adding that they now aim to carry the momentum into the next round. Meanwhile, Wan Arif and Roy King said they would focus on improving ahead of the Indonesia Open 2025 next week. Wan Arif-Roy King will open their Indonesia Open 2025 campaign against French duo Eloi Adam-Leo Rossi. 'Although our performance today was better, we were still inconsistent and made too many mistakes. Next, we'll try to enjoy the game in the Indonesia Open and hope for a better result,' said Wan Arif. In the mixed doubles event, Malaysia's top-seeded duo Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Lai Jemie also marched into the quarterfinals after a solid straight-game win over China's newly formed pair Feng Yan Zhe and Wei Ya Xin, triumphing 21-11, 21-19 in 34 minutes. Shevon credited her husband and partner Soon Huat for his grit and determination in bouncing back from injury. 'Before the match, there was still some uncertainty. Our performance at the Malaysia Masters last week wasn't as consistent as we hoped. I really give credit to my partner because he worked really hard to play the way he did today,' she said. Last week, Soon Huat-Shevon failed to defend their Malaysia Masters title as they were sent packing by Mads Vestergaard-Christine Busch of Denmark, 18-21, 19-21, in the opening round. Soon Huat said their success relies on mutual trust and motivation. 'What matters most is supporting and encouraging each other, believing in one another, and never giving up,' he said. They will next face sixth-seeded Thai pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran, who defeated China's Cheng Xing and Zhang Chi 21-19, 21-18. Four more national pairs -- Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik (men's doubles), Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun (men's doubles), Pearly (women's doubles), and Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei (mixed doubles) -- will also be in action today, alongside the country's sole representative in the men's singles, Leong Jun Hao. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
5 days ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Sze Fei-Izzuddin cruise into second round of S'pore Open
World No 1 men's doubles pair Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani needed just 32 minutes to defeat their Taiwanese opponents in straight games. (Bernama pic) SINGAPORE : World No 1 men's doubles pair Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani kicked off their Singapore Open campaign with an easy win over Taiwan's Lee Fang Chih-Lee Fang Jen at the Singapore Indoor Stadium today. Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin needed just 32 minutes to secure a 21-13, 21-11 victory before a strong crowd of Malaysian supporters. They will next face compatriots Wan Arif Wan Junaidi-Yap Roy King, who defeated France's Eloi Adam-Leo Rossi 21-13, 21-18 in 36 minutes earlier. Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik, who defeated Danish pair Rasmus Kjaer-Frederik Sogaard, will meet Japan's Takuro Hoki-Yugo Kobayashi in the second round. Takuro-Yugo had defeated Malaysian duo Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi 21-16, 21-18. Newly crowned Malaysia Masters champions Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun also showed their dominance as they defeated Taiwanese pair Chen Zhi Ray-Lin Yu Chieh 21-18, 21-19. The country's top women's doubles pair, Pearly Tan-M Thinaah, also advanced to the second round after defeating Lui Lok Lok-Tsang Hiu Yan of Hong Kong 21-16, 21-18 in 33 minutes.
The Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin cruise into second round at Singapore Open
MALAYSIA's world number one men's doubles pair, Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani, kicked off their Singapore Open campaign with an easy win over Taiwanese pair Lee Fang-Chih and Lee Fang-Jen at the Singapore Indoor Stadium today. The professional duo needed just 32 minutes to secure a 21-13, 21-11 victory before a strong crowd of Malaysian supporters. Sze Fei noted that they had great synergy throughout the game and will now focus on their next match against compatriots Wan Arif Wan Junaidi and Yap Roy King, who earlier defeated the French pair Eloi Adam and Leo Rossi 21-13, 21-18 in 36 minutes. Asked if being ranked number one boosted their morale, Nur Izzuddin said, for him, it's 'just a number.' 'We will focus on improving our game. We always have a target, but we just want to enjoy the match,' Sze Fei added. Meanwhile, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik also advanced to the second round after defeating Rasmus Kjaer and Frederik Sogaard of Denmark in a 48-minute battle. The two-time Olympic bronze medalists won 21-19, 24-22 against the world number 16 pair, repeating their victory against the duo in the quarterfinals of the Malaysia Masters. Wooi Yik noted that they made a number of unforced errors in the second set but was glad they were able to come back and clinch the win. 'On the first day, I was able to control the shuttle well. I'm happy to have regained focus in the second set,' he told the media. Aaron added that back-to-back finals at the Thailand Open and Malaysia Masters did not affect their game and hoped to continue with this positive stride in Singapore. Aaron-Wooi Yik will meet Japanese pair Takuro Hoki-Yugo Kobayashi who defeated Malaysian duo Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi 21-16, 21-18. Newly-crowned Malaysia Masters champions Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun also showed great performance to defeat Taiwanese pair Chen Zhi Ray-Lin Yu Chieh 21-18, 21-19. Wei Chong noted that winning the Malaysia Masters boost their morale, pushing them to enjoy their opening match today. 'We play well today but we let go of six match points in the second set because we slowed down our game a bit and our opponent managed to catch up with us,' he said, adding that they will keep their focus and enjoy the next match against Huang Di-Liu Yang of China. The country's top women's doubles pair, Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah also advanced to the second round after defeating Lui Lok Lok-Tsang Hiu Yan of Hong Kong 21-16, 21-18 in 33 minutes. Thinaah said although she is not entirely satisfied with her performance, she hopes to be better prepared for tomorrow's match 'Yes, unforced errors quite a lot from both of us but we stick to our game play and motivate each other throughout the match,' she told Bernama. Earlier, national men's singles player Leong Jun Hao also advanced to the next round after receiving a walkover from Chinese player Lei Lan Xi. Next, world number 25 Jun Hao will face fifth-seeded Jonathan Christie of Indonesia for a place in the quarterfinals of the Super 750 tournament. Meanwhile, it was a disappointing outcome for national men's doubles pair Choong Hon Jian and Muhammad Haikal Nazri, who lost to Indian duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty 21-16, 21-13.
Barnama
5 days ago
- Sport
- Barnama
Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Cruise Into Second Round At Singapore Open
SINGAPORE, May 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's world number one men's doubles pair, Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani, kicked off their Singapore Open campaign with an easy win over Taiwanese pair Lee Fang-Chih and Lee Fang-Jen at the Singapore Indoor Stadium today. The professional duo needed just 32 minutes to secure a 21-13, 21-11 victory before a strong crowd of Malaysian supporters. Sze Fei noted that they had great synergy throughout the game and will now focus on their next match against compatriots Wan Arif Wan Junaidi and Yap Roy King, who earlier defeated the French pair Eloi Adam and Leo Rossi 21-13, 21-18 in 36 minutes. bootstrap slideshow Asked if being ranked number one boosted their morale, Nur Izzuddin said, for him, it's "just a number." 'We will focus on improving our game. We always have a target, but we just want to enjoy the match,' Sze Fei added. Meanwhile, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik also advanced to the second round after defeating Rasmus Kjaer and Frederik Sogaard of Denmark in a 48-minute battle. The two-time Olympic bronze medalists won 21-19, 24-22 against the world number 16 pair, repeating their victory against the duo in the quarterfinals of the Malaysia Masters. Wooi Yik noted that they made a number of unforced errors in the second set but was glad they were able to come back and clinch the win. 'On the first day, I was able to control the shuttle well. I'm happy to have regained focus in the second set,' he told the media.
