- Goh Sze Fei and Izzuddin Rumsani lead Malaysian pairs at Japan Open.
- Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun win against China’s Huang Di and Liu Yang.
- Total of six Malaysian pairs advance to the Japan Open quarter-finals.
Goh and Izzuddin Lead Malaysian Success at Japan Open
Goh Sze Fei and Izzuddin Rumsani have been leading the charge for Malaysia at the Japan Open, as both pairs excelled in their recent matches. The duo recently triumphed over Japan’s Hiroki Midorikawa and Kyohei Yamashita in a tight match lasting just 38 minutes, ending with scores of 21-19 and 21-18. Following suit, another Malaysian team, Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun, found themselves in a hard-fought battle against China’s Huang Di and Liu Yang, which lasted 65 minutes. They ultimately emerged victorious with a final scoreline of 21-19, 14-21, and 22-20, pushing the impressive total of Malaysian pairs making it to the quarter-finals of the Japan Open to six.
Mixed Events Shine as More Pairs Advance
In addition to the men’s doubles success, the mixed doubles pairs made considerable strides, securing their quarter-final spots. Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei, as well as Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Jemie Lai, both punched their tickets to the next round earlier in the day. Other men’s pairs, Nur Azriyn Ayub and Tan Wee Kiong along with Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi, also advanced, showcasing the strong performances across all categories in this Super 750 World Tour tournament taking place in Tokyo.
Exciting Matches Ahead with High Stakes
Looking ahead, the defending champions Sze Fei and Izzuddin are poised for a challenging match against either Fajar Alfian and Shohibul Fikri from Indonesia or Denmark’s Rasmus Kjaer and Frederik Sogaard. The stakes are high for Wei Chong and Kai Wun too, as they prep to meet South Korea’s world number 3 duo, Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae, who have already secured six finals this year across multiple tournaments. The last encounter saw the Malaysian pair lose in straight games during the Orleans Masters back in March, so they’ll be looking for redemption. As a reminder, winning pairs at the tournament will walk away with a hefty US$70,300, while the runners-up earn a respectable US$33,250.
As Malaysia sends six pairs to the quarter-finals of the Japan Open, Goh Sze Fei and Izzuddin Rumsani lead the way after a solid victory against the Japanese team. The achievements extend to mixed doubles, showcasing Malaysia’s strength in badminton. With upcoming matches promising intense competition, all eyes will be on the Malaysian pairs aiming for glory in Tokyo.
