Pang Ron-Pei Jing stun Chinese pair to reach China Masters quarter-finals
KUALA LUMPUR: Independent mixed doubles pair Hoo Pang Ron-Lai Pei Jing stunned China's world No. 9 pair to advance to the quarter-finals of the China Masters in Shenzhen on Thursday.
In a stunning victory at the China Masters on Thursday, Malaysian badminton doubles duo Soh Wooi Yik, 28, and Aaron Tai, 19, delivered a masterful performance to defeat China's world No. 10, Chen Bo Yang-Liu Yi, 21-13, 21-18. The pair, who were playing together for the first time in the tournament, stunned the home crowd with their composed and versatile gameplay.
Soh Wooi Yik, who usually partners Aaron Chia, expressed his responsibility to guide his junior through their inaugural match together. He emphasized their strong bond as friends, stating he treats Aaron like a younger brother and enjoys their comfortable on-court dynamics. Soh Wooi Yik also acknowledged their versatility, which helped unsettle Chen Bo Yang-Liu Yi as he struggled to comprehend the unfamiliar Malaysian combination.
The young duo's success marks a significant milestone in their careers, and they will now face the winners of the China-China clash in the quarter-finals.
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