'Big brothers' Aaron Chia-Wooi Yik prevail in all-Malaysian clash

KUALA LUMPUR – In an all-Malaysian clash at the Denmark Open, senior men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik triumphed over fellow countrymen Aaron Tai-Yap Roy King with scores of 21-18, 21-11, securing their place in the quarter-finals. The top-ranked Malaysian duo showcased their strength by outperforming their younger national teammates in the SJF Bank Arena, Odense.

Although Aaron Tai-Roy King had recently claimed the Super 500 Arctic Open title, Aaron Chia-Wooi Yik prevailed to maintain Malaysia's No. 1 ranking. The pair, who had briefly parted ways before reuniting, will face China's Hu Ke Yuan-Ren Xiang Yi or Japan's Hiroki Okamura-Kyohei Yamashita on Friday, aiming for a spot in the semi-finals.

Meanwhile, Malaysia is assured a quarter-final berth with world No. 6 Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani set to compete against compatriots Chia Wei Jie-Teo Ee Yi later in the day.