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New Straits Times
a day ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Tze Yong faces lengthy layoff due to suspected ACL injury
KUALA LUMPUR: Men's singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong could be facing a lengthy layoff after suffering a suspected anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury to his right knee at the Malaysia Masters. The 25-year-old, who only returned to competition last month after two back surgeries kept him out for nearly 14 months, picked up the injury during his first-round match against Hong Kong's world No. 22 Angus Ng. It is another devastating blow in the national shuttler's injury-hit career. National singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen declined to confirm the extent of the injury but acknowledged that assessments were ongoing. "I can't comment on the player's injury. We are gathering information and will share updates on his progress soon," said Jonassen. While it remains unclear whether Tze Yong has suffered a partial or full ACL tear, what is certain is that he will miss next week's Indonesia Open (June 3-8). Should surgery be required, Tze Yong could be out for up to a year — the typical recovery time for elite athletes undergoing ACL operations.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Jun Hao falls to world champ Kunlavut at Singapore Open
KUALA LUMPUR: Leong Jun Hao's spirited run at the Singapore Open was halted in the quarter-finals by reigning world champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn on Friday. The world No. 25 struggled to match the Thai ace, going down 21-13, 21-11 and falling short of surpassing his quarter-final finish from last year's Super 750 tournament. Despite the setback, Jun Hao will head into next week's Indonesia Open with renewed confidence, buoyed by his stunning upset over Indonesia's Jonatan Christie in the round of 16.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Soon Huat-Shevon upbeat despite Singapore Open exit
KUALA LUMPUR: Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai may have missed out on a semi-final berth at the Singapore Open, but the husband-and-wife pair were not disheartened by their improved showing following last week's early exit at the Malaysia Masters. The world No. 5 champions in 2018, were denied by Thailand's Dechapol Puavaranukroh-Supissara Paewsampran in a 19-21, 22-20, 21-17 quarter-final defeat on Friday. Soon Huat-Shevon were just a point away from sealing the match in straight games, having led 19-17 and held match point at 20-19 in the second. But the Thais dug deep to force a decider and eventually prevailed. "I think overall we really gave our best," said Shevon. "Though we weren't on the winning side today, both pairs pushed each other to the maximum. We made some errors at crucial points in the second game and that cost us. We'll learn from this and prepare for tougher matches ahead." Soon Huat, meanwhile, said a win was always in doubt the moment they dropped the second game, as he had been playing through an injury sustained last week. "We both knew once we lost the second game, it would be very hard to come back," he said. "I picked up an injury recently, so continuing to play at full speed and power was difficult. But we still gave it everything we had." The pair were especially glad to bounce back after a disappointing outing in Kuala Lumpur, where they crashed out in the first round as defending champions. "Last week was definitely a setback," Shevon admitted. "We were disappointed not to go further at home, but we stayed positive, and I think this week shows we're getting back on track. "I'm really proud of my partner. It's been a tough journey for him, dealing with injuries and still putting in the hard work to improve. That's not easy. We're working on regaining our consistency and stabilising our game, just like we did at the start of the year." Soon Huat-Shevon began the season strongly with back-to-back semi-finals at the Malaysia and India Opens. They are now aiming to claw their way back into the world's top three after slipping two rungs to No. 5 this week. "Everyone's fighting hard for ranking points," said Soon Huat. "It's not easy to stay at the top, but we'll focus on each tournament and try to collect as many points as we can." They now head to the Indonesia Open, a Super 1000 event, before taking a well-earned break after three consecutive weeks of competition.
Barnama
2 days ago
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- Barnama
Singapore Open: Mixed Doubles Pair Tang Jie-Ee Wei Crash Out
By NUR ASHIKIN ABDUL AZIZ SINGAPORE, May 29 (Bernama) -- National mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei were unable to complete a perfect day for the Malaysian camp at the Singapore Open today, after falling to Taiwanese duo Ye Hong Wei-Nicole Gonzales Chan in the second round. The world number four pair, who resumed their partnership following a brief separation after the All England 2025 in Birmingham last March, went down 18-21, 18-21 in a 39-minute battle against the world number 21 pair at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. bootstrap slideshow Visibly disappointed with the result, the Malaysian duo admitted they made numerous mistakes throughout the match. 'Today there were many errors in our game. Our opponents played better, but we made a lot of mistakes,' Tang Jie told Bernama while Ee Wei refused to blame their recent split for the loss and said their focus now shifts to the Indonesia Open next week. Tang Jie-Ee Wei will begin their Indonesia Open campaign at the Istora Senayan against Indian pair Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto. 'We will try our best. Of course, like all players, we want to win,' Ee Wei added. Earlier, five Malaysian pairs -- Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani, Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik, Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun (men's doubles), Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah (women's doubles), and Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie (mixed doubles) -- booked their places in the quarterfinals, alongside men's singles player Leong Jun Hao. -- BERNAMA
The Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Mixed doubles pair Tang Jie-Ee Wei crash out
NATIONAL mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei were unable to complete a perfect day for the Malaysian camp at the Singapore Open today, after falling to Taiwanese duo Ye Hong Wei-Nicole Gonzales Chan in the second round. The world number four pair, who resumed their partnership following a brief separation after the All England 2025 in Birmingham last March, went down 18-21, 18-21 in a 39-minute battle against the world number 21 pair at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Visibly disappointed with the result, the Malaysian duo admitted they made numerous mistakes throughout the match. 'Today there were many errors in our game. Our opponents played better, but we made a lot of mistakes,' Tang Jie told Bernama while Ee Wei refused to blame their recent split for the loss and said their focus now shifts to the Indonesia Open next week. Tang Jie-Ee Wei will begin their Indonesia Open campaign at the Istora Senayan against Indian pair Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto. 'We will try our best. Of course, like all players, we want to win,' Ee Wei added. Earlier, five Malaysian pairs -- Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani, Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik, Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun (men's doubles), Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah (women's doubles), and Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie (mixed doubles) -- booked their places in the quarterfinals, alongside men's singles player Leong Jun Hao.
