Tang Jie: 'I need to find myself again'
KUALA LUMPUR: Former mixed doubles world champion Chen Tang Jie wants to "find himself again" after his Asian Games preparation with new partner Cheng Su Yin ended early at the China Masters on Wednesday.
Former mixed doubles world champion Chen Tang Jie is determined to rediscover his form after an early exit from the China Masters on Wednesday. Tang Jie and his partner, Cheng Su Yin, were eliminated in the first round with a 21-14, 21-19 loss to the 2025 All England champions, Guo Xin Wa-Chen Fang Hui. The match lasted 51 minutes.
Tang Jie expressed that he needs time to find himself again and that he was rushed at the crucial final moments of the game. He also mentioned that communication between them needs to improve to find their rhythm. Su Yin remained composed, stating that they can play better in Japan. The Malaysian pair, guided by new assistant coach Teo Kok Siang, will face China's world No. 6, Cheng Xing-Zhang Chi in the next round.
In other results, independent pair Hoo Pang Ron and Lai Pei Jing advanced to the last 16, where they will face China's Cheng Xing-Zhang Chi next.
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