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New Straits Times
22-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Wei Chong-Kai Wun back in business at Malaysia Masters [WATCH]
KUALA LUMPUR: Men's doubles Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun finally found their spark after a string of early exits, powering into the Malaysia Masters quarter-finals to end a frustrating run stretching back to March. The world No. 8 were in commanding form on Thursday, dispatching Japan's world No. 30 Hiroki Midorikawa-Kyohei Yamashita 21-17, 21-13 in just 32 minutes at the Axiata Arena. It was a much-needed breakthrough for Wei Chong-Kai Wun, who had failed to progress beyond the second round in their last four tournaments. They fell in the opening round of both the Orleans Masters and All England, before second-round exits at the Badminton Asia Championships and Thailand Open. "After falling short in the past few tournaments, it's definitely a relief to get through to the quarter-finals," said Kai Wun. "It gives us a boost of confidence, and we hope to build on this momentum." Wei Chong echoed his partner's sentiment: "Staying consistent is key. If we can maintain our rhythm, we believe we can compete against any pair confidently." Kai Wun-Wei Chong are looking to rediscover the form they showed earlier this season, when they reached the semi-finals in the Malaysia Open and went on to lift the Indonesia Masters title. They certainly seem to thrive on home ground, just last year, they finished runners-up to South Korean world champions Kang Min Hyuk-Seo Seung Jae at the Malaysia Masters in 2023.
New Straits Times
22-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Wei Chong-Kai Wun back in business at Malaysia Masters
KUALA LUMPUR: Men's doubles Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun finally found their spark after a string of early exits, powering into the Malaysia Masters quarter-finals to end a frustrating run stretching back to March. The world No. 8 were in commanding form on Thursday, dispatching Japan's world No. 30 Hiroki Midorikawa-Kyohei Yamashita 21-17, 21-13 in just 32 minutes at the Axiata Arena. It was a much-needed breakthrough for Wei Chong-Kai Wun, who had failed to progress beyond the second round in their last four tournaments. They fell in the opening round of both the Orleans Masters and All England, before second-round exits at the Badminton Asia Championships and Thailand Open. "After falling short in the past few tournaments, it's definitely a relief to get through to the quarter-finals," said Kai Wun. "It gives us a boost of confidence, and we hope to build on this momentum." Wei Chong echoed his partner's sentiment: "Staying consistent is key. If we can maintain our rhythm, we believe we can compete against any pair confidently." Kai Wun-Wei Chong are looking to rediscover the form they showed earlier this season, when they reached the semi-finals in the Malaysia Open and went on to lift the Indonesia Masters title. They certainly seem to thrive on home ground, just last year, they finished runners-up to South Korean world champions Kang Min Hyuk-Seo Seung Jae at the Malaysia Masters in 2023.
The Star
15-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Aaron-Wooi Yik march into Thailand Open quarters
PETALING JAYA: Men's doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik smashed into the Thailand Open quarter-finals with a commanding win over Japan's Hiroki Midorikawa-Kyohei Yamashita. The world No. 5 pair needed only 38 minutes to beat the Japanese world No. 36 duo 21-17, 21-17 at the Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok on Thursday (May 15). Aaron-Wooi Yik will play teammates Yap Roy King-Wan Arif Wan Junaidi in the last eight, guaranteeing a Malaysian representative in the semi-finals. World No. 21 Roy King-Arif swept aside another Malaysian pair, world No. 68 Aaron Tai-Kang Khai Xing 21-11, 21-11 in an earlier match.
