{
  "id": 14567458,
  "title": "'Reunited' Wei Chong-Kai Wun fall, Sze Fei-Izzuddin advance in Denmark",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/reunited-wei-chong-kai-wun-fall-sze-fei-izzuddin-advance-in-denmark",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T23:38:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/badminton/2026/10/1555784/reunited-wei-chong-kai-wun-fall-sze-fei-izzuddin-advance-denmark"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian table tennis duo Wei Chong-Kai Wun experienced a disappointing start to their reunion as they were eliminated in the first round of the Denmark Open on Wednesday. The world No. 12 pair, previously ranked as high as No. 4, lost 21-16, 22-20 to Denmark's world No. 28 Christian Faust Kjaer-Rasmus Kjaer within 38 minutes. The defeat was a stark contrast to their previous victory over the same opponents at the Australian Open last year, where they won 21-11, 21-16. Their early exit from the tournament raised questions about the speed at which they can regain their chemistry. Before their national reshuffle, they had been consistently performing well, reaching the quarter-finals of several tournaments earlier this season. Now, they will need to perform better at the upcoming French Open to prove that their renewed partnership can still compete with the world's top teams.\n\nMeanwhile, Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin showcased her skill by easily defeating Nur Mohd Azriyn Ayub-Tan Wee Kiong 21-14, 21-11 in just 27 minutes. The sixth-seeded player is aiming to regain her momentum after a relatively subdued performance since securing the Indonesia Open title in June. They have not reached a final since, with recent campaigns including early exits at the China Masters and Asian Games. Chia Weijie-Teo Ee Yi also had a successful match, defeating Chen Zhi Ray-Lin Yu Chieh 21-16, 21-15 in 30 minutes. The world No. 58 will face Sze Fei-Izzuddin in an all-Malaysian second-round clash, ensuring Malaysia at least one men's doubles quarter-final berth.\n\nIn women's singles, Wong Ling Ching put up a strong fight before losing 19-21, 21-11, 21-19 to Japan's world No. 21 Riko Gunji in 67 minutes. This was Wong's third defeat in consecutive meetings against Gunji, extending the Japanese player's unbeaten head-to-head record against the Malaysian.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun made an uninspiring return to the World Tour as a reunited partnership after crashing out in the Denmark Open first round in Odense on Wednesday.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Sze Fei-Izzuddin face compatriots Wei Jie-Ee Yi in Denmark Open 2nd round",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/sze-fei-izzuddin-face-compatriots-wei-jie-ee-yi-in-denmark-open-2nd",
        "published": "2026-10-14T23:22:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}