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The Star
2 days ago
- General
- The Star
Wei Chong gains from time on sidelines with coach Herry
Lessons learned: Man Wei Chong (left) and Tee Kai Wun will play compatriots Yap Roy King-Wan Arif Wan Junaidi or France's Eloi Adam-Leo Rossi in the Indonesian Open second round. PETALING JAYA: Man Wei Chong may not have featured in the Singapore Open final last week, but the men's doubles shuttler still came away with invaluable lessons that could serve him well at this week's Indonesian Open. While Malaysians celebrated Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik's title-winning feat, Wei Chong quietly made his own gains after being given the rare opportunity to soak up the experience from the sidelines beside national men's doubles coach Herry Iman Pierngadi. It turned out to be a priceless experience for the 25-year-old, who witnessed first-hand how Herry broke down the game and delivered crucial advice to Aaron-Wooi Yik. He also had a front-row seat to observe how the Olympic bronze medallists handled the pressure during critical moments against South Korea's Kim Won-ho-Seo Seung-jae. That brief but insightful stint on the bench could prove timely as Wei Chong reunites with partner Tee Kai Wun for the Indonesian Open, which got underway yesterday. As last year's runners-up, they made a confident start to their campaign with a commanding 21-6, 21-11 win over the United States' Chen Zhi Yi and Presley Smith in the opening round. 'We're happy to be back at Istora Senayan and we hope to do well in this tournament,' said Wei Chong in an interview with BWF. They have also put behind them their title-winning run at the Malaysian Masters two weeks ago, where they edged Aaron-Wooi Yik in a hard-fought final. 'I think the Malaysian Masters is behind us. This is a new week, and we need to keep learning from the top players. Hopefully, we can put in a strong performance,' he added. Awaiting them in the second round are either compatriots Yap Roy King-Wan Arif Wan Junaidi or France's Eloi Adam-Leo Rossi, who will square off in another first-round clash.
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Wei Chong gains valuable insight from coach's chair
KUALA LUMPUR: Man Wei Chong was handed a rare learning opportunity from the coach's chair during the Singapore Open semi-finals, thanks to national men's doubles coach Herry IP. The Indonesian coaching maestro invited Wei Chong to join him courtside to analyse the semi-final clash between Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty on Saturday. World No. 3 Aaron-Wooi Yik went on to win the match, with Wei Chong even offering tips to his senior compatriots during the tense battle. "Sitting on the coach's chair is another way of learning and developing analytical skills," said Herry. "This is a new approach to help Wei Chong and his partner Tee Kai Wun make better decisions during matches." Wei Chong, who won the Malaysia Masters with Kai Wun last week, had lost to Aaron-Wooi Yik in the quarter-finals in Singapore. The world No. 7 will now turn their focus to the Indonesia Open, which starts on Tuesday in Jakarta. The coaching experience could prove useful, as Wei Chong-Kai Wun may meet the world No. 27 Indian pair in the quarter-finals of the Super 1000 event. For Herry, this method is nothing new. The 61-year-old often included senior players on the coach's chair during his three-decade career leading Indonesia's men's doubles team. His list included top names such as Hendra Setiawan, Mohammad Ahsan and Fajar Alfian — all of whom benefitted from watching matches from the strategic vantage point. Malaysian fans can expect more players, including Aaron, Wooi Yik and Kai Wun, to take their turn on the coach's chair under Herry's guidance in future tournaments.
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
The Star
15-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Wei Chong admits they have yet to align under coach Herry after another early exit
No letting up: Man Wei Chong (left) and Tee Kai Wun hope to turn things around when they head back home to compete in the Malaysian Masters next. PETALING JAYA: Some shuttlers take a longer time to adapt to a new coach and men's doubles shuttlers Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun are no exception. Yesterday, the duo who have been training under coach Herry Iman Pierngadi since February, suffered their fourth early round defeat in an international tournament after going down in the second round of the Thailand Open yesterday. They were sent packing 21-15, 19-21, 18-21 by Denmark's world No. 75 William Kryger-Christian Faust at the Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok yesterday. Wei Chong-Kai Wun also lost in the early rounds of the Orleans Masters, All-England and Asian Championships. Despite showing signs of progress earlier in the year after capturing the Indonesian Masters title and reaching the semi-finals in the Malaysian Open in January before the arrival of Herry, Wei Chong admitted that they were battling with inconsistency. 'Our coach (Herry) has given us some good advice but it will probably take some time for us to get used to his training methods,' said Wei Chong. 'We believe that it will get better for us though in the future.' Losing to a lower ranked pair is a big blow but Wei Chong took it in his stride. 'We didn't prepare well enough to face this pair. 'Some of their shots were tricky and we were caught off guard,' Kai Wun lamented in a post match interview with the Badminton World Federation (BWF). 'This is our first outing in this venue ... the shuttle was fast and we could not control well. 'Europeans and Asians play different styles and our opponents played well today (yesterday) while our performances are still not consistent,' he added. The world No. 7 Wei Chong-Kai Wun however hoped to turn things around when they head back home to compete in the Malaysian Masters next. National No. 2 Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik had earlier survived a close battle to book their spot in the second round after world No. 56 Fench pair Julien Maio-William Villeger before using their experience to prevail 22-24, 21-19, 21-15 in 62 minutes. The reigning Asian champions will face Japan's world No. 36 Hiroki Midorikawa-Kyohei Yamashita next for a place in the last eight. Meanwhile, another Malaysian pair Yap Roy King-Wan Arif Wan Junaidi booked their spot in the quarter-finals after overpowering younger teammates Aaron Tai-Kang Khai Xing 21-11, 21-11. Roy King-Arif will next take on either Aaron-Wooi Yik or Midorikawa-Yamashita. Yap Roy King-Wan Arif Wan Junaidi bt Aaron Tai-Kang Khai Xing 21-11, 21-11.
The Star
15-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Danish pair shock Wei Chong-Kai Wun in Thai Open
Malaysia's Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star PETALING JAYA: Men's doubles shuttlers Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun endured a setback ahead of the Malaysian Masters next week after suffering a disappointing second round exit in the Thailand Open. Wei Chong-Kai Wun were stunned 21-15, 19-21, 18-21 by Denmark's world No. 75 William Kryger-Christian Faust at the Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok on Thursday (May 15). The world No. 7 pair were hoping for a good outing before the home tourney but struggled in the second and third games against the spirited Danes before losing in 46 minutes. "We didn't prepare well enough to face this pair. Some of their shots were tricky and we were caught off guard," Kai Wun lamented in a post match interview with the Badminton World Federation (BWF). "This is the first time we are playing in this venue where the shuttle in the stadium was fast and we could not control well." It was Wei Chong-Kai Wun fourth straight early round exit in individual tournaments after the duo also suffered the same fate in the Orleans Masters, All-England and Asian Championships. Despite showing signs of progress earlier in the year after capturing the Indonesian Masters title and reaching the semi-finals in the Malaysian Open in January, Wei Chong admitted that the pair are still struggling with inconsistency. "Europeans and Asians play different styles and our opponents played well today (yesterday) while our performances are still not consistent," said Wei Chong. Meanwhile, national No. 2 Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik earlier had survived a close battle to book their spot in the second round. World No. 5 Aaron-Wooi Yik were taken the distance by world No. 56 Fench pair Julien Maio-William Villeger before using their experience to prevail 22-24, 21-19, 21-15 in 62 minutes. The reigning Asian champions will face Japan's world No. 36 Hiroki Midorikawa-Kyohei Yamashita next for a place in the last eight.
