All-Malaysian final sees Kai Wun-Roy King take Korea Masters title
KUALA LUMPUR: Tee Kai Wun-Yap Roy King beat Man Wei Chong-Soh Wooi Yik at the Korea Masters on Sunday, delivering the BA of Malaysia's first men's doubles title of the year.
In an all-Malaysian final at the Korea Masters Super 300 event in Asan, Tee Kai Wun-Yap Roy King emerged victorious, claiming the nation's first men's doubles title of the year. King triumphed over Man Wei Chong-Wooi Yik with scores of 21-13, 21-18. The Malaysian pairs of Kai Wun-Roy King and Man Wei Chong-Wooi Yik are among the new combinations being evaluated by national coach Herry IP on the World Tour.
Prior to this victory, Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani was the only Malaysian to secure a men's doubles title on the tour, having won the Indonesia Masters in January and the Indonesia Open in June. This marks Malaysia's second men's doubles championship at the Korea Masters, following Chong-Wooi Yik's win in 2024 with partner Aaron Chia.
These two titles are Malaysia's only successes at the tournament since its start in 2007. King received US$19,750 (RM80,800) for his efforts, while Chong-Wooi Yik took home US$9,500 (RM38,900).
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