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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Revenge for Aaron-Wooi Yik, regret for world No. 1 Sze Fei-Izzuddin
KUALA LUMPUR: Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik exacted sweet revenge on compatriots Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun to book a spot in the Singapore Open semi-finals on Friday. The world No. 3, beaten by Wei Chong-Kai Wun in last week's Malaysia Masters final, needed just 33 minutes to settle the score with a 22-20, 21-17 win in the quarter-finals. However, hopes of an all-Malaysian semi-final were dashed after world No. 1 Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani suffered a shock 21-17, 21-15 defeat to India's world No. 27 and reigning Asian Games champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty. Aaron-Wooi Yik are now the last Malaysians standing and will face the Indian pair for a place in Sunday's final. It will be their fourth consecutive semi-final, having won the Badminton Asia Championships last month and the Thailand Open two weeks ago. "We're more mature now, and we've improved, but there's still room for growth," said Wooi Yik. "We know Wei Chong-Kai Wun well, so it was about executing better today, and we did." Aaron credited their resurgence to the guidance of national coach Herry IP. "Herry has been excellent for us. It's still a work in progress, but we're hoping for more," said Aaron. "The first game was crucial. We were lucky to take it, and after that, we stayed calm and composed." Aaron-Wooi Yik will start as favourites against Satwiksairaj-Chirag, having won nine of their 12 meetings, including their last clash at the Paris Olympics last year. "Satwiksairaj-Chirag haven't played much since Paris due to injuries, so we're not sure about their current form," said Wooi Yik. "But we'll give it our best and see how it goes." Meanwhile, women's doubles hopes ended after world No. 4 Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah fell 14-21, 24-22, 21-14 to China's world No. 11 Jia Yi Fan-Zheng Shu Xian in the quarter-finals.
The Star
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Aaron-Soh game for Masters rematch with Man-Tee after slaying bogey pair
National men's doubles shuttlers Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun in action against compatriots Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik in the final match of Malaysian Masters at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil on Sunday. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star PETALING JAYA: No matter the outcome of today's Singapore Open quarter-final, Malaysia is assured of at least one semi-final spot as top men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik prepare to face compatriots Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun. This encounter is a replay of last Sunday's Malaysian Masters final, which was won by Wei Chong-Kai Wun. However, for Aaron-Wooi Yik, reaching the quarter-finals represents more than just progression. They have conquered a long-standing mental hurdle by overcoming their main rivals, Japan's Takuro Hoki-Yugo Kobayashi, in yesterday's second-round clash. Even sweeter was the chance to avenge the painful defeat they suffered at the Sudirman Cup group stage in Xiamen earlier this month. Malaysia finished second in their group and faced China in the knockout round, where they were eliminated. Reflecting on yesterday's match, Aaron-Wooi Yik admitted that the situation almost replayed the same script from Xiamen, despite being close to victory. Thankfully, they followed the advice of coach Herry Iman Pierngadi to stay patient, and their perseverance paid off with a 21-18, 24-26, 21-12 win. 'To be honest, it's a huge relief. I think all of us still remember the loss to them (Hoki-Kobayashi) at the Sudirman Cup, especially after we had such a big lead. Today, the second game felt similar, and it brought back those tough memories. 'But being able to beat them now really gives us a boost in confidence and belief in ourselves. You could see in the second game, once we got a little confused, they started picking up points quickly. It wasn't easy, but we managed to overcome it in the third game, and we're satisfied with the win,' said Wooi Yik in a post match with BWF. Despite riding high on morale and motivation, the Asian champions are keeping their feet firmly on the ground ahead of their all-Malaysian quarter-final clash against Wei Chong-Kai Wun. Wei Chong-Kai Wun echoed similar sentiments, saying that whichever pair plays better on the day deserves to move forward. For both sides, the main focus is ensuring Malaysia's continued progress in the tournament. 'This is our first time reaching the quarter-finals of the Singapore Open, and I have to admit the wind conditions here are quite strong. But we managed to handle it well, and that gave us a confidence boost,' said Wei Chong. The world No. 7 pair booked their spot in the last eight after defeating China's Huan Di and Liu Yang 21-16, 21-16 in the second round. Meanwhile, another Malaysian men's doubles pair in action today is world No. 1 duo Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani, who secured their place in the quarter-finals after brushing aside compatriots Yap Roy King-Wan Arif Wan Junaidi 21-13, 21-11. They will next face India's top pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Singapore Open: Aaron-Wooi Yik end losing streak against Japanese pair to reach quarters
NATIONAL men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik ended their eight-match losing streak against Takuro Hoki-Yugo Kobayashi of Japan at the Singapore Open today to book a place in the quarterfinals. The Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medallists won 21-18, 24-26, 21-12 in a hard-fought match at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, setting up a repeat of the Malaysia Masters final against compatriots Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun in the next round. Aaron said they managed to overcome a moment of flashback to their recent loss against the same opponents at the Sudirman Cup, which had affected their game in the second set. 'During the second set, we had many match points but couldn't convert them. In the third set, the coach gave us a lot of motivation and helped boost our game,' he told the media. Aaron added that after the second set, coach Herry Iman Pierngadi asked them to forget the past and focus on their game today. 'At least we have secured a spot in the semifinals for Malaysia. We are going to treat it like a training match,' he added when asked about their next match against Wei Chong-Kai Wun. Meanwhile, in an earlier match, newly-crowned Malaysia Masters champions Wei Chong-Kai Wun advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Chinese pair Huang Di -Liu Yang 21-16, 21-16 in 34 minutes. The world number seven pair said they felt more confident today compared to their opening match when they were still adjusting to the stadium conditions. 'This court has a (strong) draft, so the coach gave me tips on how to play in this situation, to make sure to get points,' Kai Wun told Bernama. The country's top women's doubles pair, Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah, also advanced to the quarterfinals after clinching a 25-23, 21-18 victory over world number 12 Yuki Fukushima-Mayu Matsumoto of Japan. The Thailand Open champions said they managed to keep their composure after a tough first set to secure the win. 'In the second set, I made a lot of simple mistakes which gave away many points to our opponents. Luckily, my partner helped and covered for me a lot today,' Pearly said. Thinaah added that while the pair are still adjusting to the court conditions, they don't want it to affect their game tomorrow. They will next face the winner of the match between Chinese pair Jia Yifan-Zhang Shuxian and Indian duo Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand Pullela for a spot in the semifinals. Newly-reunited mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei, as well as the country's sole men's singles representative, Leong Jun Hao, will also be in action today.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Aaron-Wooi Yik break losing streak to reach quarters
NATIONAL men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik ended their eight-match losing streak against Takuro Hoki-Yugo Kobayashi of Japan at the Singapore Open today to book a place in the quarterfinals. The Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medallists won 21-18, 24-26, 21-12 in a hard-fought match at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, setting up a repeat of the Malaysia Masters final against compatriots Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun in the next round. Aaron said they managed to overcome a moment of flashback to their recent loss against the same opponents at the Sudirman Cup, which had affected their game in the second set. 'During the second set, we had many match points but couldn't convert them. In the third set, the coach gave us a lot of motivation and helped boost our game,' he told the media. Aaron added that after the second set, coach Herry Iman Pierngadi asked them to forget the past and focus on their game today. 'At least we have secured a spot in the semifinals for Malaysia. We are going to treat it like a training match,' he added when asked about their next match against Wei Chong-Kai Wun. Meanwhile, in an earlier match, newly-crowned Malaysia Masters champions Wei Chong-Kai Wun advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Chinese pair Huang Di -Liu Yang 21-16, 21-16 in 34 minutes. The world number seven pair said they felt more confident today compared to their opening match when they were still adjusting to the stadium conditions. 'This court has a (strong) draft, so the coach gave me tips on how to play in this situation, to make sure to get points,' Kai Wun told Bernama. The country's top women's doubles pair, Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah, also advanced to the quarterfinals after clinching a 25-23, 21-18 victory over world number 12 Yuki Fukushima-Mayu Matsumoto of Japan. The Thailand Open champions said they managed to keep their composure after a tough first set to secure the win. 'In the second set, I made a lot of simple mistakes which gave away many points to our opponents. Luckily, my partner helped and covered for me a lot today,' Pearly said. Thinaah added that while the pair are still adjusting to the court conditions, they don't want it to affect their game tomorrow. They will next face the winner of the match between Chinese pair Jia Yifan-Zhang Shuxian and Indian duo Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand Pullela for a spot in the semifinals. Newly-reunited mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei, as well as the country's sole men's singles representative, Leong Jun Hao, will also be in action today.
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Wei Chong-Kai Wun move into Singapore Open quarter-finals
KUALA LUMPUR: Newly crowned Malaysia Masters champions Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun confidently strode into the Singapore Open quarter-finals today. World No. 7 Wei Chong-Kai Wun secured a 21-16, 21-16 win over China's world No. 24 Huang Di-Liu Yang. Wei Chong-Kai Wun will meet either world No. 3 Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik or Japan's world No. 17 Takuro Hoki-Yugo Kobayashi in the last eight.
