'Not 100 per cent': Wooi Yik's heel gives Herry a headache
KUALA LUMPUR: National coach Herry Iman Pierngadi is prepared to sideline Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik from the World Tour Finals to prevent the latter from aggravating a heel injury.
Kuala Lumpur: World No. 4 Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik is at risk of being excluded from the World Tour Finals due to a lingering heel injury. National coach Herry Iman Pierngadi has decided to keep Wooi Yik out of the event to avoid further aggravation of the issue. The injury was sustained during Wooi Yik's first-round match at the French Open, where he withdrew from the tournament alongside his partner Herry.
Although the pain emerged after the match, it wasn't initially severe, and the injury has since subsided. However, Wooi Yik has not fully recovered and still exhibits some swelling in his heel. Herry emphasized that the injury isn't severe but wants to ensure Wooi Yik is fully fit before competing. The setback affects Wooi Yik's chances of qualifying for the World Tour Finals, as they currently sit sixth in the qualification race with 65,740 points.
Their participation in the Kumamoto Masters and Hong Kong Open remains uncertain, with the season-ending event in Hangzhou, China, scheduled from Dec 9-13.
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