Kai Wun rues early Malaysian showdown at World Championships
KUALA LUMPUR: Tee Kai Wun admits there is a sense of disappointment that Malaysia’s leading men’s doubles pairs could end up eliminating each other early at the World Championships in New Delhi from Aug 17-23.
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia's top men's doubles pair, Tee Kai Wun and Wei Chong, are expressing disappointment over their early world championship draw. The pair, currently ranked 11th, are set to face American duo Chen Zhi Yi-Presley Smith in the second round before a potential third-round matchup with world No. 4 Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik.
Kai Wun admitted the prospect of facing his teammate in the last 16 is far from ideal, especially considering both Malaysian combinations are among the world's leading pairs. Despite the challenging draw, Kai Wun is determined to focus on their performance in New Delhi, stating they will take it one step at a time. The pair, who have not played together extensively, have been using a temporary partnership in recent tournaments, culminating in a title at the Korea Masters.
Kai Wun expressed confidence that their recent separation will not significantly impact their understanding, as their communication skills are still intact. The 26-year-old duo is prioritizing rediscovering their best form and showcasing their fighting spirit rather than setting a firm medal target for the championships.
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