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The Star
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Veterans still on fire
Rough patch: Tan Wee Kiong-Nur Azriyn Ayub suffered seven consecutive first-round exits since the German Open in February. PETALING JAYA: Even before today's second-round matches get under way, Malaysia are already assured of having at least two men's doubles pairs in the quarter-finals of the Indonesian Open. World No. 1 duo Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani will face veterans Tan Wee Kiong-Nur Azriyn Ayub, while Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun are set to take on Yap Roy King-Wan Arif Wan Junaidi in another all-Malaysian clash. For Wee Kiong-Azriyn, there was a sense of relief after they finally cleared the opening round on Tuesday, defeating China's Xie Haonan-Zeng Weihan 21-17, 21-12. The pair had suffered seven consecutive first-round exits since the German Open in February. Ironically, the last time they progressed beyond the first round was also in Jakarta, at the Indonesia Masters on January where they were stopped by the same Chinese pair. 'Our last meeting with Haonan-Weihan was here in Indonesia, so we didn't have much confidence at the start. But after a few rallies, Azriyn found his rhythm. He led the way today (Tuesday) and we got back on track,' said Wee Kiong in an interview with BWF. 'For me, it's about using my experience to guide us. I let Azriyn do most of the court coverage as we try to close the gap with the top pairs. Hopefully, we can keep up this momentum.' Wee Kiong, 36, and Azriyn, 31, know they are no longer in their prime, but beyond chasing victories, they are also looking to enjoy the matches they play. In their past three meetings, Wee Kiong-Azriyn have only beaten Sze Fei-Izzuddin once, during the second round of the Kumamoto Masters last year. However, in their most recent clash at the Indian Open in March, they fell to the younger pair. 'At our age, we're still trying to achieve something. Of course, we want to enjoy the game and create something special in our careers. 'We've managed to clear the first hurdle, but we have to stay focused,' he added. It was a similar story in the men's doubles, as Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi and Choong Hon Jian-Mohd Haikal Nazri both crashed out in the first round. Ee Yi-Yew Sin continued to struggle with their early-round woes after going down to China's Liang Weikeng-Wang Chang. The Malaysian pair put up a strong resistance, but it wasn't enough to prevent the fourth seeds from claiming a 21-23, 20-22 win. Hon Jian-Haikal, meanwhile, found the going tough against former world champions Takuro Hoki-Yugo Kobayashi, losing tamely 13-21, 9-21.
The Star
3 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Good news as two men's doubles pairs assured of q-finals spots
Malaysia's Goh Sze Fei - Nur Izzuddin in action for mens double match during the Malaysia Open 2025 at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star PETALING JAYA: Even before the second-round matches get underway tomorrow (June 5), Malaysia are already assured of having at least two men's doubles pairs in the quarter-finals of the Indonesian Open. World No. 1 duo Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani will face veterans Tan Wee Kiong-Nur Azriyn Ayub, while Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun are set to take on Yap Roy King-Wan Arif Wan Junaidi in another all-Malaysian clash. For Wee Kiong-Azriyn, there was a sense of relief after they finally cleared the opening round on Tuesday, defeating China's Xie Haonan-Zeng Weihan 21-17, 21-12. The pair had suffered seven consecutive first-round exits since the German Open in February. Ironically, the last time they progressed beyond the first round was also in Jakarta, at the Indonesia Masters on January where they were stopped by the same Chinese pair. 'Our last meeting with Haonan-Weihan was here in Indonesia, so we didn't have much confidence at the start. But after a few rallies, Azriyn found his rhythm. He led the way today (Tuesday) and we got back on track,' said Wee Kiong in an interview with BWF. 'For me, it's about using my experience to guide us. I let Azriyn do most of the court coverage as we try to close the gap with the top pairs. Hopefully, we can keep up this momentum.' Wee Kiong, 36, and Azriyn, 31, know they are no longer in their prime, but beyond chasing victories, they are also looking to enjoy the matches they play. In their past three meetings, Wee Kiong-Azriyn have only beaten Sze Fei-Izzuddin once, during the second round of the Kumamoto Masters last year. However, in their most recent clash at the Indian Open in March, they fell to the younger pair. 'At our age, we're still trying to achieve something. Of course, we want to enjoy the game and create something special in our careers. 'We've managed to clear the first hurdle, but we have to stay focused,' he added.
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New Straits Times
4 days ago
- General
- New Straits Times
{UPDATED] Wei Chong-Kai Wun eye historic double at Istora Senayan
KUALA LUMPUR: Having already won the Indonesia Masters earlier this year, can men's pair Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun make it two titles in a calendar year at the iconic Istora Senayan? The Malaysian world No. 7 returned to the revered venue in Jakarta in style today, brushing aside the United States' world No. 33 Chen Zhi Yi-Presley Smith 21-6, 21-11 in 21 minutes in the first round of the Indonesia Open. Last year, Wei Chong-Kai Wun stunned many by reaching the final, but only to fall to China's Liang Wei Keng-Wang Chang. This year, they return with renewed ambition. "We're happy to be back at Istora Senayan and we hope to perform well," said Wei Chong in a post-match interview. "Our win at the Malaysia Masters is behind us — this is a new week and we're eager to learn from the top pairs here." In the second round, Wei Chong-Kai Wun will face the winners of the tie between compatriots Arif Junaidi-Yap Roy King and France's Eloi Adam-Leo Rossi.
New Straits Times
28-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Wei Chong-Kai Wun, Pearly-Thinaah off to winning start in Singapore
KUALA LUMPUR: Fresh off their Malaysia Masters triumph last week, Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun began their quest for back-to-back titles in style at the Singapore Open today. The world No. 7 pair made light work of Taiwan's Chen Zhi Ray-Lin Yu Chieh, cruising to a 21-18, 21-19 win in just 36 minutes. Wei Chong-Kai Wun, who also lifted the Indonesia Masters title in January, are now bidding for their third title of the season. They will take on China's world No. 24 Liu Yang-Huang Di for a place in the quarter-finals. In women's doubles, Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah also enjoyed a smooth start, easing past Hong Kong's Lui Lok Lok-Tsang Hiu Yan 21-16, 21-18 to reach the second round. Interestingly, it was the world No. 4 pair's first-ever win at the Singapore Open since their debut in 2023. They will be eager to build on their encouraging semi-final showing at the Malaysia Masters last week. However, a tough challenge awaits in the form of Japan's world No. 12 Yuki Fukushima-Mayu Matsumoto next. Pearly-Thinaah hold a slight edge in the rivalry, having won their last two meetings — at the Indonesia Masters and India Open — to lead the head-to-head 2-1.
New Straits Times
25-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Wei Chong-Kai Wun end Malaysia's 12-year drought [WATCH]
KUALA LUMPUR: Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun ended the nation's 12-year drought at the Malaysia Masters by upstaging seniors Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik in a pulsating final at the Axiata Arena today. World No. 8 Wei Chong-Kai Wun took advantage of an exhausted world No. 3 Aaron-Wooi Yik to carve out a 21-12, 15-21, 21-16 win in 50 minutes to capture their first crown on home soil. The victory made up for Wei Chong-Kai Wun finishing runners-up at the 2023 Malaysia Masters, but most importantly, it was the country's first title in the Super 500 tournament since Goh V Shem-Lim Khim Wah's triumph in 2013. Wei Chong-Kai Wun had bagged three Super 300 titles (2022 Syed Modi International and 2022-2023 Taiwan Opens) and the Super 500 Indonesia Masters in January before today's victory at the Axiata Arena. At the other end, Aaron-Wooi Yik were gutted in their bid to achieve an unprecedented hat-trick by a Malaysian pair on the world stage, having won the Badminton Asia Championships in China last month and the Thailand Open last week. After playing back-to-back finals, the mental and physical exhaustion was evident though Aaron-Wooi Yik produced a gritty performance, only to lose to their equally determined teammates. The close battle was not entirely surprising as the head-to-head record of the two pairs stood at 2-2 with their last encounter going Wei Chong-Kai Wun's way in the Indonesia Masters semi-final (21-18, 21-15) in January. Wei Chong-Kai Wun had also beaten Aaron-Wooi Yik (21-11, 21-18) in the first round of the 2023 Arctic Open. Aaron-Wooi Yik had won 23-21, 21-10 at the 2023 India Open first round and 21-23, 21-17, 21-16 at the Denmark Open second round. Wei Chong said: "After winning the Indonesia Masters, our results dropped and the same things happened in previous years whenever we won titles or reached finals. "Discussing and communicating with each other have made things better. We knew their game will be affected a little (Aaron-Wooi Yik were tired) but we didn't think about becoming champions but focused on our own performance." Kai Wun said they are adapting well to national men's doubles coach Herry IP's training. "We are slowly getting used to coach Herry's gameplay and we were also mentally prepared to do better after losing (in the second round) last week at the Thailand Open." Aaron admitted that Wei Chong-Kai Wun played better than them. "We also made a lot of unforced errors. It (the result) is acceptable but there is a lot to improve on." Wooi Yik said: "Our condition was not 100 per cent but it was not the reason for us to lose today." RESULTS FINALS: Malaysians unless stated Men's singles: Li Shi Feng (Chn) bt K. Srikanth (Ind) 21-11, 21-9 Doubles: Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun bt Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik 12-21, 21-15, 21-16 Women's singles: Wang Zhi Yi (Chn) bt Han Yue (Chn) 13-21, 21-13, 21-18 Doubles: Liu Sheng Shu-Tan Ning (Chn) bt Jia Yi Fan-Zhang Shu Xian (Chn) 21-17, 21-18 Mixed doubles: Feng Yan Zhe-Huang Dong Ping (Chn) bt Jiang Zhen Bang-Wei Ya Xin (Chn) 21-17, 14-21, 21-16 Previous Next
