Pang Ron-Pei Jing storm into Korea Open quarters
The fast-rising Malaysian mixed doubles pair beat a home combination in straight games to reach the last eight.
The Malaysian mixed doubles badminton duo, Hoo Pang Ron-Lai and Pei Jing, advanced to the quarter-finals of the Korea Open. This achievement marks a significant breakthrough for the pair, who only began partnering in May. They defeated South Korea's Jin Sung Ik-Lee and Lee Seung Hee 21-8, 21-15 in just 32 minutes, showcasing their rapid rise in the world rankings, which saw them climb from No 460 to the current position of No 15.
The pair will face either Chinese world No 2 Jiang Zhen Bang-Wei Ya Xin and Wei Ya Xin, or Japan's Haruki Kawabe-Kokona Ishikawa in the quarter-finals. Throughout the year, the Malaysian duo reached five semi-finals in the 10 World Tour tournaments they contested, finishing as runners-up at the Super 750 French Open and China Masters.
On the other hand, Chen Tang Jie-Chan Wen Tse failed to progress beyond the second round, losing to China's Cheng Xing-Zhang Chi 7-21, 13-21 in a 29-minute match.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Pang Ron-Pei Jing storm into Korea Open quarters freemalaysiatoday.com
- Pang Ron-Pei Jing keep rolling into fifth straight week nst.com.my
