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It’s over for Sze Fei-Izzuddin at World Championships

The pair’s run at the prestigious tournament was ruined by world No 1 Korean pair Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae in the quarter-finals.

It’s over for Sze Fei-Izzuddin at World Championships

Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani, a Malaysian doubles team, faced a disappointing end to their World Championships journey following a loss in the quarter-finals. Their match against the world No 1 and defending champions, Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae, ended in a tight 16-21, 16-21 defeat at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi, India.

The match concluded after 40 minutes, signaling the end of Sze Fei-Izzuddin’s quest for a medal in this prestigious tournament. This marks the team's poorest performance in a World Championships final since their last-eight appearance in 2021, 2022 and the previous year. However, the team's recent achievements may bolster their chances of qualifying for the World Tour Finals in China in December.

The duo clinched two titles this year, including the World Tour Super 500 Indonesia Masters and Super 1000 Indonesia Open championships, while also securing a runner-up spot at the Super 500 Malaysia Masters.

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