'Aaron-Wooi Yik must convert final meltdowns into titles'
KUALA LUMPUR: Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik must overcome their tendency to let their guard down if they are to end their 18-month title drought in the remaining three World Tour tournaments this year, said national men's doubles head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi.
Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik must convert their final meltdowns into titles, according to national men's doubles head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi. The world No. 4 pair have been playing above themselves in semi-final clashes, but seem to falter in title deciders. Herry believes the responsibility lies entirely with Aaron-Wooi Yik as they aim to break their 18-month title drought at the Korea Open, which starts tomorrow in Yeosu City.
Since claiming victory at the 2025 Singapore Open, Aaron-Wooi Yik have lost six finals. Herry emphasizes that only the players themselves can turn things around. Their recent two final defeats to China's Liang Wei Keng-Wang Chang and Indonesia's Fajar Alfian-Shohibul Fikri highlight a pattern of underperformance in the decisive matches.
The Malaysians will face home favourites Kim Won Ho-Seung Jae in the final, while Aaron-Wooi Yik are expected to meet them in a tense showdown. With a solid World Tour Finals qualification secured, the focus for Aaron-Wooi Yik is to clinch their first title of the year in Korea.
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