From boys to men: Roy King credits Aaron for instant chemistry
KUALA LUMPUR: Shuttler Yap Roy King believes partner Aaron Tai’s maturity and their contrasting personalities have sparked their promising start as a men’s doubles pair.
Shuttle player Yap Roy King attributes his success as a men's doubles partner to fellow player Aaron Tai's maturity and their contrasting personalities. Together, they won the Arctic Open Super 500 title in Finland and reached the semi-finals of the Hylo Open in Germany. Roy King believes Aaron's age and maturity, combined with his playful side, complement his quieter nature, creating a strong on-court dynamic.
Despite Roy King's experience, he acknowledges that he is still learning as a partner and that everything is part of the learning process. The coaching staff's confidence in their attacking style further solidified their partnership, leading the national men's doubles head coach to retain the duo for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Roy King thanks the coaching staff but remains focused on improving their world ranking and qualifying for the Malaysia Open in January.
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