Soon Huat-Shevon end slump, Pang Ron-Pei Jing make breakthrough
KUALA LUMPUR: Independent mixed doubles pairs delivered a breakthrough at the China Masters on Friday, with Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai rediscovering their confidence and Hoo Pang Ron-Lai Pei Jing reaching new heights.
KUALA LUMPUR: Soon Huat-Shevon Lai and Hoo Pang Ron-Pei Jing secured breakthroughs at the China Masters mixed doubles tournament on Friday. Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai reclaimed their confidence and reached new heights, while Hoo Pang Ron-Pei Jing made their maiden Super 750 semi-final appearance. The Malaysian duo, who had not reached this far since January, defeated China's Gao Jia Xuan-Wu Meng Ying 21-15, 21-11 in the quarter-finals.
Soon Huat attributed their success to their game plan and ability to control shuttle speed, while Hoo emphasized the importance of maintaining their improved form. They will face China's world No. 1 Feng Yan Zhe-Huang Dong Ping in the semi-finals. Earlier, Pang Ron-Pei Jing reached the semi-finals after a six-match losing streak.
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