{
  "id": 16252996,
  "title": "Sze Fei-Izzuddin stun world No. 1, all-Malaysian final beckons in Paris",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/sze-fei-izzuddin-stun-world-no-1-all-malaysian-final-beckons-in-paris",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T00:15:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/badminton/2026/10/1562342/sze-fei-izzuddin-stun-world-no-1-all-malaysian-final-beckons-paris"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin stunned world No. 1 Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae in the French Open, setting the stage for an all-Malaysian men's doubles final. The world No. 5 defeated the top-seeded South Koreans 21-15, 21-18 at Arena Grand Paris, securing their spot in the semi-finals of the Super 750 tournament. This victory marks the sixth seeds' third win against the Koreans in seven meetings, including their Indonesia Open semi-final win in June. Sze Fei-Izzuddin attributed their success to their physical condition and focus on stroke quality. They will now face Indonesia's world No. 25 Leo Rolly Carnando-Daniel Marthin, with a 2-0 head-to-head advantage. A win on Saturday would send them to their fourth World Tour final of the season, following their Indonesia Masters and Indonesia Open titles, and a runner-up finish at the Malaysia Masters.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin produced one of their finest performances of the season to send world No. 1 Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae crashing out of the French Open on Friday, keeping alive hopes of an all-Malaysian men's doubles final.",
  "key_points": [
    "Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin defeats world No. 1 Kim Won Ho-Seo 21-15, 21-18",
    "All-Malaysian men's doubles final beckons in Paris",
    "Next opponents: Indonesia's Leo Rolly Carnando-Daniel Marthin"
  ],
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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."
}