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Barnama
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
Malaysia Masters: Wei Chong-Kai Wun Seize Opportunity To Overcome 'Tired' Aaron-Wooi Yik
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The demanding schedule faced by 2022 world champions Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik is believed to have given an advantage to national men's doubles pair Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun to overcome their seniors in the Malaysia Masters 2025 final here today, though credit must go for their hardwork. Wei Chong-Kai Wun, entering as the fifth seeds, clinched their maiden title in the tournament by surprising the fourth seeds in the final at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil, with scores of 21-12, 15-21, 21-16, in a match that lasted 50 minutes. This victory redeemed their disappointment of being runners-up in the 2023 edition. Kai Wun said they seized the opportunity after realizing that Aaron-Wooi Yik had reached two consecutive finals within a week, after a hard-fought victory at the Thailand Open 2025 last week, defeating William Kryger Boe-Christian Faust Kjaer of Denmark, 20-22, 21-17, 21-12 in the final. "Perhaps their performance was slightly affected and their condition slowed down after playing almost every day lately. We played without pressure and didn't think about champion or runners-up; the important thing was to prioritise our performance today," he told reporters here today. Wei Chong said the communication aspect on court with his partner has also improved after facing a poor run of form previously. The 25-year-old also appreciated the role played by national men's doubles head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi, who helped strengthen their mental resilience during difficult times. After winning the Indonesia Masters 2025 by defeating home favourites Fajar Alfian-Muhammad Rian Ardianto, 21-11, 21-19 last January, the world's eighth-ranked pair's performance dipped, with early exits in four consecutive tournaments, before enjoying the taste of success today. Kai Wun, delighted with their first home victory, especially over teammates Aaron-Wooi Yik, hopes to maintain the current momentum for the Singapore Open 2025 (May 27-June 1) followed by the Indonesia Open (June 3-8). "Playing at home is very special to the point where fans didn't know which side to support, but we are happy because first and second place belonged to Malaysian pairs," he said.
The Sun
24-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Wei Chong-Kai Wun one step away from Malaysia Masters glory
NATIONAL men's doubles pair Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun are just one win away from glory at the Malaysia Masters 2025 after a stunning 21-12, 21-14 semi-final victory over Japan's Takuro Hoki-Yugo Kobayashi at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil here today. The first game began cautiously, with both pairs level at 3-3 before found their rhythm and turned on the style to open up a seven-point lead at 15-8 before romping to a 21-12 win. The fifth-seeded Malaysians had a shaky start to the second set, trailing 0-2 before they caught fire to storm to an 11-5 lead before a delicate net shot from Kai Wun sealed the deal, sending them into the final with a commanding 21-14 win in just 31 minutes. This was their first-ever win over the 2021 world champions from Japan, having fallen short in their two previous encounters. The world number eight Malaysians now have a chance to go one better than their 2023 runner-up finish when they went down fighting 15-21, 24-22, 19-21 to South Korea's Kang Min Hyuk-Seo Seung Jae. In tomorrow's final, Wei Chong-Kai Wun will face either Malaysian fourth seeds Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik or the top-seeded Kim Astrup-Anders Skaarup Rasmussen of Denmark. Kai Wun said their aggressive tactical approach was key to denying Hoki-Kobayashi a place in the final. He said that today's win over another world-class pair, following their 19-21, 21-7, 21-16 quarter-final triumph over world number two and compatriots Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Mohd Rumsani had given them a major confidence boost heading into the final. Wei Chong, meanwhile, hopes that they can stay focused and carry their red-hot momentum into the title showdown. 'It would be great if we can become champions but what's important is that we must focus on our performance,' he said. Goh V Shem-Lim Khim Wah were the last Malaysian men's doubles pair to emerge victorious in the Malaysia Masters back in 2013.
The Sun
24-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Red-hot Wei Chong-Kai Wun one step away from Malaysia Masters glory
NATIONAL men's doubles pair Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun are just one win away from glory at the Malaysia Masters 2025 after a stunning 21-12, 21-14 semi-final victory over Japan's Takuro Hoki-Yugo Kobayashi at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil here today. The first game began cautiously, with both pairs level at 3-3 before found their rhythm and turned on the style to open up a seven-point lead at 15-8 before romping to a 21-12 win. The fifth-seeded Malaysians had a shaky start to the second set, trailing 0-2 before they caught fire to storm to an 11-5 lead before a delicate net shot from Kai Wun sealed the deal, sending them into the final with a commanding 21-14 win in just 31 minutes. This was their first-ever win over the 2021 world champions from Japan, having fallen short in their two previous encounters. The world number eight Malaysians now have a chance to go one better than their 2023 runner-up finish when they went down fighting 15-21, 24-22, 19-21 to South Korea's Kang Min Hyuk-Seo Seung Jae. In tomorrow's final, Wei Chong-Kai Wun will face either Malaysian fourth seeds Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik or the top-seeded Kim Astrup-Anders Skaarup Rasmussen of Denmark. Kai Wun said their aggressive tactical approach was key to denying Hoki-Kobayashi a place in the final. He said that today's win over another world-class pair, following their 19-21, 21-7, 21-16 quarter-final triumph over world number two and compatriots Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Mohd Rumsani had given them a major confidence boost heading into the final. Wei Chong, meanwhile, hopes that they can stay focused and carry their red-hot momentum into the title showdown. 'It would be great if we can become champions but what's important is that we must focus on our performance,' he said. Goh V Shem-Lim Khim Wah were the last Malaysian men's doubles pair to emerge victorious in the Malaysia Masters back in 2013.
Barnama
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
Red-hot Wei Chong-Kai Wun One Step Away From Malaysia Masters Glory
SPORTS KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) -- National men's doubles pair Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun are just one win away from glory at the Malaysia Masters 2025 after a stunning 21-12, 21-14 semi-final victory over Japan's Takuro Hoki-Yugo Kobayashi at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil here today. The first game began cautiously, with both pairs level at 3-3 before found their rhythm and turned on the style to open up a seven-point lead at 15-8 before romping to a 21-12 win. The fifth-seeded Malaysians had a shaky start to the second set, trailing 0-2 before they caught fire to storm to an 11-5 lead before a delicate net shot from Kai Wun sealed the deal, sending them into the final with a commanding 21-14 win in just 31 minutes. This was their first-ever win over the 2021 world champions from Japan, having fallen short in their two previous encounters. The world number eight Malaysians now have a chance to go one better than their 2023 runner-up finish when they went down fighting 15-21, 24-22, 19-21 to South Korea's Kang Min Hyuk-Seo Seung Jae. In tomorrow's final, Wei Chong-Kai Wun will face either Malaysian fourth seeds Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik or the top-seeded Kim Astrup-Anders Skaarup Rasmussen of Denmark. Kai Wun said their aggressive tactical approach was key to denying Hoki-Kobayashi a place in the final. He said that today's win over another world-class pair, following their 19-21, 21-7, 21-16 quarter-final triumph over world number two and compatriots Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Mohd Rumsani had given them a major confidence boost heading into the final. Wei Chong, meanwhile, hopes that they can stay focused and carry their red-hot momentum into the title showdown.
Malay Mail
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Malay Mail
Malaysia Masters: Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun stun Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani to storm into semis
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — It's a case of third time's the charm for national men's doubles pair Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun as they pulled off a sensational win over compatriots and world number two Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani to check into the semi-finals of the Malaysia Masters 2025 here today. Coming into the clash with a 0-2 head-to-head record, the 2023 edition runners-up flipped the script in front of a home crowd, delivering a sublime performance in the last eight to dispatch their more seasoned opponents 19-21, 21-7, 21-16 at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil. The fifth-seeded Wei Chong–Kai Wun, who lost the opening game, deserve praise for not capitulating but fighting back to outplay the second-seeded Sze Fei–Nur Izzuddin 21-7 to force the decider. Buoyed by their second-game fightback win, the world number eight Wei Chong–Kai Wun displayed nerves of steel to clinch victory in 44 minutes. Tomorrow will be their first semi-final appearance after four tournaments since winning the Indonesia Masters 2025 in January. Kai Wun attributed their come-from-behind win to their never-say-die attitude, especially in the deciding game. 'We never gave up mentally, we just took it one point at a time and never thought about winning,' he told reporters. Looking ahead to the semi-finals, Wei Chong said today's victory has boosted their confidence as they eye a first win over Takuro Hoki–Yugo Kobayashi after two previous defeats to the Japanese pair. Hoki–Kobayashi, the 2021 world champions, earlier needed 29 minutes to thump China's third-seeded Liang Wei Keng–Wang Chang 21-10, 21-13. Meanwhile, Nur Izzuddin admitted that they were not at their best and struggled to cope with Wei Chong–Kai Wun's tactical adjustments in the second and third games. Asked about their recent dip in form since winning the India Open 2025 in January, the 27-year-old said they need to regain focus and self-belief to come back stronger. — Bernama
