Malaysian shuttlers excelled at the Swiss Open, with Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Lai Jemie advancing in mixed doubles, and Goh Jin Wei progressing in women’s singles. Wong Tien Ci and Lim Chiew Sien also moved forward, while Justin Hoh’s campaign ended early in men’s singles.
Malaysia’s mixed doubles team of Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Lai Jemie excelled at the Swiss Open, advancing to the second round with a swift victory over Taiwan’s Cheng Zhi-ray and Yang Ching-tun, finishing the match in just 28 minutes with scores of 21-8, 21-18. They are set to face Thailand’s Ruttanapak Oupthong and Jhenicha Sudjaipraparat in their next match, seeking redemption from their previous defeat against the duo at the Thailand Open last year.
In a further display of talent, Wong Tien Ci and Lim Chiew Sien also progressed in the mixed doubles category, defeating Macau’s pair of Leong Lok Chong and Ng Weng Chi convincingly with scores of 21-14, 21-10. Their upcoming match will be a challenge, as they confront the fourth-seeded French team of Delphine Delrue and Thom Gicquel.
Goh Jin Wei achieved success in the women’s singles, securing her place in the second round with a commanding win against Taiwan’s Pai Yu-po, with scores of 21-18, 21-12 in 34 minutes. This marks her first tournament of the year, but her next opponent poses a significant challenge—Thailand’s second seed, Supanida Katethong.
However, not all was positive, as men’s singles player Justin Hoh exited in the first round despite a strong qualifying performance. He was defeated by Japan’s Yushi Tanaka, finishing the match with scores of 21-7, 21-13 in 31 minutes.
The Malaysian shuttlers showcased their skills at the Swiss Open, with Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Lai Jemie leading the charge in mixed doubles, followed closely by Wong Tien Ci and Lim Chiew Sien. Goh Jin Wei’s performance in women’s singles was commendable, while Justin Hoh’s early exit was a setback. Overall, Malaysia made significant advancements in various categories, setting the stage for competitive matches ahead.
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