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Wei Chong-Kai Wun come up on top in all-Malaysian final at French Open

The world No 11 pair overcome fourth ranked Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani for their first title this year.

Wei Chong-Kai Wun come up on top in all-Malaysian final at French Open

Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun defeated Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani to capture the men's doubles title at the French Open, marking the end of Malaysia's 22-year drought in the category. The match, held at the Arena Grand Paris, lasted 44 minutes and saw Wei Chong-Kai Wun prevail 13-21, 21-15, 21-7. Although ranked world No 5, Goh Sze Fei-Izzuddin won the first game but ultimately fell to the powerful play of the 11th-ranked Wei Chong-Kai Wun.

This victory marked Wei Chong-Kai Wun's first World Tour title of the year, while Goh Sze Fei-Izzuddin is now seeking their third title after previous wins at the Indonesia Masters and Indonesia Open.

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