[UPDATED] Soon Huat-Shevon pass their first test at World Championships
KUALA LUMPUR: Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai passed their first test at the World Championships on Wednesday, advancing to the mixed doubles last 16 with a straight-games victory in New Delhi.
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KUALA LUMPUR: Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai and Shevon Lai secured their place in the mixed doubles last 16 at the World Championships on Wednesday, defeating American pair Chen Zhi Yi-Francesca Corbett 21-15, 21-16 in New Delhi. The Malaysian duo, seeded 10th, emerged victorious in their first-round match thanks to a first-round bye.
Soon Huat-Shevon noted the Americans' previous match's impact on the court. Shevon stated that they had to be better prepared after facing a tough opening match, acknowledging the Americans' readiness. Despite not having a competitive match beforehand, Soon Huat-Shevon quickly adapted to the conditions, with Shevon crediting their partner's control over the game.
The Malaysian pair has previously defeated the American duo four times, with Soon Huat-Shevon expressing that the Americans have shown improvement in their consistency, planning, and execution. They will next face China's eighth seeds, Cheng Xing-Zhang Chi.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Soon Huat-Shevon advance to 3rd round at World Championships freemalaysiatoday.com
- Badminton World Championships: Satwik-Chirag receives bye into second round indianexpress.com
