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Free Malaysia Today
a day ago
- Sport
- Free Malaysia Today
Sze Fei-Izzuddin fail to defend Japan Open crown
Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani were hoping for a second title this year after their India Open victory in January. (AFP pic) PETALING JAYA : Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani failed to defend their Japan Open title after losing to top South Korean pair Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae in the final today. Sze Fei-Izzuddin found it hard to cope with the powerful world No 3 Koreans, and suffered a 14-21, 17-21 defeat in a match lasting 37 minutes at the Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo. Sze Fei-Izzuddin won US$33,250 (RM141,180) as runners-up while the winners pocketed US$70,300 (RM298,500) in the World Tour Super 750 event. Won Ho-Seung Jae have now won twice in their three encounters against Sze Fei-Izzuddin. The defeat came as a second disappointment of the day for Malaysia, after women's doubles pair Pearly Tan-M Thinaah lost to top Chinese pair Liu Sheng Shu-Tan Ning in the final, also in straight games. Sze Fei-Izzuddin, who won four World Tour titles last year, have only won once this season, after clinching the India Open crown, another Super 750 event, in January.
Malay Mail
a day ago
- Sport
- Malay Mail
No back-to-back for Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani as South Koreans dominate Japan Open final
TOKYO, July 20 — Defending champions Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani were unable to repeat their heroics at the Japan Open, falling in straight games to South Korea's Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae in today's men's doubles final. The world No. 3 Koreans outpowered the Malaysian pair 21-14, 21-17 in just 37 minutes at the Metropolitan Gymnasium, claiming their second victory in three meetings with Goh-Izzuddin. Despite their best efforts, the Malaysians struggled to contain the aggressive pace and sharp net play of Kim and Seo, who have been in top form this season. Goh and Izzuddin walked away with US$33,250 (RM141,180) as runners-up, while the Korean duo pocketed US$70,300 for winning the Super 750 title. The result marked Malaysia's second disappointment of the day, following Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah's defeat to China's Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning in the women's doubles final. Like their compatriots, Tan-Thinaah also lost in straight games.
The Star
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Sze Fei-Izzuddin face stern final test against Korea's in-form duo
PETALING JAYA: Competing in Japan seems to bring out the best in men's doubles shuttlers Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani. The pair have struggled to maintain their form this year after a breakthrough 2024 but have shown glimpses of their brilliance by reaching their second consecutive Japan Open final. After capturing the title last year, Sze Fei-Izzuddin went on a superb run that eventually saw them become world No. 1 this year. Despite a dip in form following their Indian Open title win in January, they appear to have rediscovered their best form in the same tournament that first launched their rise. On Friday (July 18), the independent duo overcame Taiwan's world No. 24 Liu Kuang-heng and Yang Po-han 21-19, 21-11 in the semi-finals at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. Although they faced difficulties, trailing 4-9 and 7-11 in the first game, the defending champions remained composed, using their experience to claw back and clinch the game. The narrow win bolstered their confidence, leading to a comfortable victory in the second game and setting up a title showdown against South Korea's world No. 3 pair, Seo Seung-jae and Kim Won-ho. The Koreans ended hopes of an all-Malaysian final by defeating Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi 21-14, 21-15. The match between Sze Fei-Izzuddin and Seung-jae-Won-ho will be a rematch of the Indian Open final, where the Malaysians triumphed in three games. However, the Korean duo claimed victory over Sze Fei-Izzuddin in the All-England second round, going on to win the title in Birmingham. Seung-jae and Won-ho, the undisputed best men's doubles pair this year, have also secured the Malaysian Open, German Open, and Indonesian Open titles, finishing as runners-up in the Singapore Open. Sze Fei-Izzuddin will attempt to become the first Malaysians to claim the men's doubles title in the Japan Open more than once. Meanwhile, Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei's journey in the mixed doubles ended after a 12-21, 16-21 defeat to China's world No. 2 Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin. Tang Jie-Ee Wei were aiming for their first final this year but struggled against the Chinese pair, losing in just 38 minutes.
Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- Free Malaysia Today
Sze Fei-Izzuddin make it to Japan Open final in style
This is the second final appearance this year for Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani, who won the India Open title in January. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani kept alive their bid to retain the Japan Open men's doubles title by putting up a splendid display to beat Taiwanese pair Liu Kuang Heng-Yang Po Han in straight games. The world No 1 pair were in total control as they defeated the up-and-coming duo with relative ease, winning 21-19, 21-11 in a match that lasted 35 minutes at the Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo. It was the Malaysians' second win in their two encounters so far. Sze Fei-Izzuddin will take on South Korea's world No 3 pair Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae in the final tomorrow. In last year's final, Seung Jae-Won Ho lost to Sze Fei-Izzuddin in three games. In today's match, the top seeds showed sheer fighting spirit by winning the first game even after trailing 8-14 at one point. They gave their opponents little chance of a fightback in the second game with a commanding display. Sze Fei-Izzuddin are now poised to not only defend their title but also win a second World Tour 750 series this year after their first success at the India Open in January. In addition, their final appearance assures the duo of maintaining the top position in the Badminton World Federation ranking as they will earn 11,000 points as winners or 9,350 points as runners-up. The winners in the doubles events will also take home US$70,300 (RM298,500) while the runners-up will receive US$33,250 (RM141,180).
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Sport
- Malay Mail
Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani charge into Japan Open final again, set for showdown with Korea's world No. 3 pair
PETALING JAYA, July 19 — Malaysia's top men's doubles pair Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani have reportedly advanced to the Japan Open final for the second consecutive year. According to The Star, the world No. 1 duo secured a straight-games victory over Taiwan's Liu Kuang-heng and Yang Po-han, winning 21-19, 21-11 in the semi-final at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium today. The independent pair will now face South Korea's world No. 3 Seo Seung-jae and Kim Won-ho in the final tomorrow. The Korean pair had earlier ended the campaign of Malaysians Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi, defeating them 21-14, 21-15 in the other semi-final. Head-to-head, Sze Fei-Izzuddin and Seo-Kim have met twice before, with both sides claiming one victory each.
