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New Straits Times
23-07-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Wei Chong-Kai Wun set up all-Malaysian clash with Azriyn-Wee Kiong
KUALA LUMPUR: World No. 7 Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun kept up their perfect record against compatriots Yap Roy King-Wan Arif Junaidi with a composed 21-17, 21-16 win in the China Open first round on Wednesday. It was their sixth win in as many meetings over the world No. 24, and it booked them a spot in the last 16 where they will face professional pair Nur Azriyn Ayub-Tan Wee Kiong -- setting up an all-Malaysian showdown and guaranteeing the nation a place in the quarter-finals. Wei Chong--Kai Wun have been on a consistent run since capturing the Malaysia Masters title in May, having reached at least the quarter-finals in their last three outings.
The Star
18-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Wei Chong-Kai Wun go down fighting in Japan Open quarter-finals
PETALING JAYA: Shuttlers Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun gave South Korea's in-form duo Seo Seung-jae-Kim Won-ho a tough fight before going down in the men's doubles last eight of the Japan Open. Wei Chong-Kai Wun had a tough task against the world No. 3 pair and did well to come back to win the second game 21-18 after losing the first 13-21 but could not maintain their form and lost 13-21 in the decider at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Friday (July 18). It was the world No. 7 pair's second defeat to Seung-jae-Won-ho after also losing to them in the Orleans Masters first round in March. Wei Chong-Kai Wun though showed some improvement in Tokyo after going down in straight games to the Koreans in Orleans.
New Straits Times
18-07-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Wei Chong-Kai Wun fall in Japan Open last eight
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's world No. 7 Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun fell 21-13, 18-21, 21-13 to South Korea's world No. 3 Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae in the Japan Open men's doubles quarter-finals today in Tokyo. It was Won Ho-Seung Jae's second victory over the BAM pair in as many meetings.
The Star
08-06-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Cheers to Wei Chong-Kai Wun for fighting on despite hostile atmosphere
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: Shuttlers Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun are feeling positive about their performance in the Indonesian Open despite seeing their run in the men's doubles end in the semi-finals. Wei Chong-Kai Wun were hoping to repeat or better their feat last year where they finished runners-up to China's Liang Weikeng-Wang Chang but narrowly went down 18-21, 21-12, 18-21 to homesters Sabar Gutama-Moh Reza at the Istora Senayan in Jakarta on Saturday. The world No. 7 pair had come out on top over world No. 8 Sabar-Moh at the same stage last year but the latter, spurred on by their passionate fans, exacted revenge this time. Despite the defeat, Wei Chong-Kai Wun believe they have plenty to be happy about, especially their fighting spirit in a hostile atmosphere. In the deciding game, the pair were 14-20 behind but refused to give up easily and nearly pulled off a remarkable comeback by grabbing four points. "It's not easy to play in Istora. Our opponents did very well too," said Wei Chong in a post-match interview with the Badminton World Federation (BWF). "During the crucial points at the end, we just gave our best as we had nothing to lose. We just wanted to enjoy our game. "For us, it's important to trust each other and keep supporting each other no matter what." Kai Wun said: "Our momentum is quite stable until now and I'm very happy for this. We hope we can keep maintaining our mentality and mindset like this. "In the men's doubles, anyone can win, so every rally counts. As long as the match is not over, we have to keep trying." Wei Chong-Kai Wun have found some consistency lately after struggling to maintain their form earlier in the year. The pair captured the Indonesian Masters title atthe same venue in January but suffered early round exits in the Orleans Masters, All-England, Asian Championships and Thailand Open. Wei Chong-Kai Wun then bounced back spectacularly to win the Malaysian Masters crown and made it into the last eight in the Singapore Open before the semi-final finish in Indonesia. The duo notably pulled off an impressive win over India's former world No. 1 Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty for the first time in five meetings en route to reaching the last four. Men's doubles coach Herry Iman Pierngadi is satisfied with his charges' overall showing in the tourney. "Man-Tee's performance in this tournament is quite good. For me, reaching the semi-finals in the Indonesian Open is a good achievement," said Herry. "They managed to beat the Indian pair in straight games after losing to them four times previously. "Although they lost today (Saturday) and could not make it into the final, they have gained a lot of experience playing in this tournament this time." Wei Chong-Kai Wun will next have a well-deserved break from competitions before turning their focus to the back-to-back Japan Open (July 15-20) and China Open (July 22-27).
New Straits Times
06-06-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Wei Chong-Kai Wun break jinx, reach Indonesia Open semi-finals
KUALA LUMPUR: World No. 7 Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun finally ended their losing streak against reigning Asian Games champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty of India to reach the semi-finals of the Indonesia Open on Friday. Wei Chong-Kai Wun defeated the world No. 22 Indian pair 21-19, 21-16 in the quarter-finals at the Istora Senayan in Jakarta. It was the Malaysians' first win in five meetings against the former world No. 1. The pair will now face either world No. 1 Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani or Indonesian world No. 8 Sabar Karyaman Gutama-Moh Reza Isfahani in the last four on Saturday.
