Three Malaysian pairs smash into Malaysia Super 100 quarter-finals
KUALA LUMPUR: Three Malaysian pairs have advanced to the quarter-finals of the Malaysia Super 100 in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, keeping local title hopes alive today.
KUALA LUMPUR: Three Malaysian pairs advanced to the quarter-finals of the Malaysia Super 100 in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, today. Kang Khai Xing-Lok Hong Quan, men's doubles scratch pair, beat Japan's Takuto Goto-Tsubasa Yoshida 21-17, 21-19. Women's doubles duo Dania Sofea-Tan Zhing Hui upset India's Priya Konjengbam-Shruti Mishra 21-15, 24-22.
In mixed doubles, Liew Xun-Nicole Tan advanced after defeating Wee Yee Hern-Vannee Gobi 21-17, 21-13, 21-12. Earlier, Justin Hoh, a Malaysian player, lost 21-10, 21-18 to Indonesia's Richie Duta Richardo in the men's singles last 16, extending his inconsistent year. Aidil Sholeh Ali Sadikin, a Vietnam Open winner, also lost to China's Zhu Xuan Chen in the men's last 16.
Khai Xing-Hong Quan are among the new combinations tested by men's doubles head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi. The pair expressed improved on-court communication and confidence, hoping to continue giving their best. They will face Taiwan's Chen Bo Yuan-Lu Ming Che in the semi-finals. Hong Quan, who previously partnered Faiq Haziq Masawi, praised Khai Xing as a more experienced player.
Faiq and senior Wan Arif Junaidi lost to South Korea's Na Seung Sung-Wang Chan in the last 16. Dania-Zhing Hui will face South Korea's Lee Seung He-Park Min Ji. Other Malaysian women's pairs lost in the last 16, and Liew Xun-Nicole will face Indonesia's Rehan Naufal Kusharjanto-Melati Daeva Oktavianti in the mixed doubles quarter-finals tomorrow.
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