Scratch pair Aaron Tai-Roy King storm into Arctic Open final
The giant-killing men’s doubles pair, who are playing in their first tournament together, defeated a Danish pair in the semi-final.
Malaysian scratch men's doubles pair Aaron Tai-Yap Roy King stunned the competition by defeating world No 32 Danish pair Christian Faust Kjaer-Rasmus Kjaer 21-14, 21-16 in a rapid 37-minute span. The Malaysian duo, making their debut together, showcased remarkable confidence and skill in their victory at Energia Areena in Vantaa, Finland.
Despite this being their fourth upset win at the championships, they have consistently triumphed over higher-ranked pairs in straight sets thus far. Aaron-Roy King previously defeated Nur Azriyn Ayub-Tan Wee Kiong in the opening round, Lee Fang Chih-Lee Fang Jen in the last 16, and the top Thai duo Peeratchai Sukphun-Pakkapon Teeraratsakul in the quarter-finals.
The doubles title winners in each category will earn US$39,500 (RM160,654) in prize money, while the runners-up will take home US$19,000 (RM77,277). All semi-finalists receive US$7,000 (RM28,470) for their efforts.
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