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The Star
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Aaron-Kang owe it to Aaron-Soh for pointers to dump William-Christian
Fast-rising pair: Aaron Tai (right) returns a shot as Kang Khai Xing looks on during their first round match against Denmark's William Kryger Boe-Christian Faust Kjaer. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star PETALING JAYA: Young doubles pair Aaron Tai-Kang Khai Xing are eager to show they have what it takes to succeed not just at junior level but also on the senior stage. After capturing the world junior title last year, Aaron-Khai Xing have struggled to find their footing this season until a promising breakthrough at the Malaysian Masters. The pair built on that momentum by battling past Denmark's rising duo William Kryger Boe-Christian Faust Kjaer 12-21, 21-11, 21-17 in the opening round at the Axiata Arena on yesterday to book a spot in the second round. Boe-Kjaer were runners-up at the Thailand Open just last week. Khai Xing also revealed that tips from seniors Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik, who had defeated the same Danish pair in Bangkok recently, proved valuable in their win. 'Aaron and Wooi Yik shared some pointers on how to take on the Danish pair, and we tried to apply those tips to replicate what they did in Bangkok last week,' said Khai Xing. Aaron-Khai Xing now face another Danish challenge in seventh seeds Rasmus Kjaer-Frederik Sogaard today. Adding to their motivation is the presence of their families, with Aaron's coming from Melaka and Khai Xing's travelling from Kelantan to cheer them on. 'We'll do our best for everyone who's coming to support us,' said Khai Xing. 'My family will be travelling from Kelantan. It's been a long time since they've had the chance to watch me play in person,' added Khai Xing. Victory would see them reach their first quarter-finals of the year after a string of early exits in previous tournaments. Earlier in the women's singles, Malaysia's challenge ended after both K. Letshanaa and Goh Jin Wei fell to their respective opponents. Letshanaa put up a brave fight before going down 21-10, 19-21, 12-21 to China's Han Qianxi. Jin Wei, meanwhile, was outclassed by two-time champion Ratchanok Intanon of Thailand, losing 7-21, 15-21. Malaysia experienced contrasting fortunes in the mixed doubles when Wong Tien Ci-Lim Chiew Sien eased past Thailand's Supak Jomkoh-Ornnicha Jongsathapornparn 22-20, 21-19 in the opening but Too Ming Yap-Lee Yu Shan were no match for another Thai pair, Ratchapol Makkasasithorn-Nattamon Laisuan, losing 9-21, 13-21.
The Star
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Aaron-Khai Xing stand tall after upstaging Thai Open runners-up Boe-Kjaer
Solid show: National men's doubles shuttlers Kang Khai Xing-Aaron Tai celebrate after beating Denmark's William Kryger Boe-Christian Faust Kjaer in the first round of the Malaysian Masters at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil on Wednesday. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star PETALING JAYA: World junior champions Aaron Tai-Khang Khai Xing continued their impressive form on home soil by securing a spot in the second round of the Malaysian Masters. The national pair battled past Denmark's rising duo William Kryger Boe-Christian Faust Kjaer in the opening round at the Axiata Arena on Wednesday (May 21). Aaron, who is still recovering from fever, showed good synergy with Khai Xing to overcome the in-form Danish pair, who were runners-up at the Thailand Open just last week. It was far from a straightforward win as the Malaysians were pushed to three games before prevailing 12-21, 21-11, 21-17. A tougher test awaits Aaron-Khai Xing in the second round, where they will face another Danish pair, Rasmus Kjaer-Frederik Sogaard, the seventh seeds. Earlier, in the women's singles, K. Letshanaa put up a spirited fight before going down 21-10, 19-21, 12-21 to China's Han Qianxi. In mixed doubles, Wong Tien Ci-Lim Chiew Sien had little trouble overcoming Thailand's Supak Jomkoh-Ornnicha Jongsathapornparn 22-20, 21-19. However, Too Ming Yap-Lee Yu Shan fell to another Thai pair, Ratchapol Makkasasithorn-Nattamon Laisuan, 9-21, 13-21.
New Straits Times
20-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Boe-Kjaer ease past Weijie-Sheng Hao to book main draw spot
KUALA LUMPUR: Thailand Open finalists William Kryger Boe-Christian Faust Kjaer from Denmark showed no signs of fatigue as they booked their spot in the main draw of the Malaysia Masters today (May 19). World No. 50 Boe-Kjaer defeated Malaysia's world No. 72 Chia Weijie-Lwi Sheng Hao 21-9, 21-10 in 20 minutes in the qualifying round at the Axiata Arena. Boe-Kjaer were defeated in the final of the Thailand Open by world No. 3 Aaron Chia-Soh Woi Yik 20-22, 21-17, 21-12 on Sunday (May 18). They will play Malaysia's reigning Junior World Champions, Aaron Tai-Kang Khai Xing, in the first round of the main draw. Aaron-Khai Xing defeated teammates Bryan Jeremy Goonting-Fazriq Razif in straight games 21-17, 21-17 to book the date with the Danes.
New Straits Times
18-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Aaron-Wooi Yik dig deep to win Thailand Open
KUALA LUMPUR: Asian champions Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik clinched back-to-back titles for the first time after surviving a scare in the men's doubles final of the Thailand Open in Bangkok on Sunday. The world No. 4 had to come from behind to beat Denmark's world No. 75 William Kryger Boe-Christian Faust Kjaer, winning 20-22, 21-17, 21-12 in 60 minutes. Aaron-Wooi Yik, who won the Badminton Asian Championships (BAC) crown in China last month, added the Super 500 title to their name and pocketed US$37,525 (RM161,191) for their victory. The Danish runners-up received US$18,050 (RM77,535). Their triumph also completed a memorable Malaysian double, after Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah claimed the women's doubles crown earlier in the day.
