Arif-Roy King get Malaysia off to winning World Championships start
KUALA LUMPUR: Reunited men’s doubles pair Wan Arif Junaidi-Yap Roy King got Malaysia off to a winning start at the World Championships today with a comfortable first-round victory.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia began their World Championships journey on a high note with a resounding first-round win. Reunited doubles team Wan Arif Junaidi and Yap Roy King defeated Vietnam's Nguyen Dinh Hoang-Tran Dinh Manh 21-9, 21-13 in just 25 minutes at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Monday. The pair, who were Malaysia's inaugural representatives at the tournament, showcased their seamless chemistry as they dominated the match without error.
Their partnership had been rekindled following the recent reshuffle in men's doubles, with Arif now paired with Kang Khai Xing and Roy King joining forces with Tee Kai Wun. Last year, the duo reached the quarterfinals at the World Championships, but they now face a tougher challenge against Indonesia's Raymond Indra-Nikolaus Joaquin, who received a first-round bye.
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