{
  "id": 16387776,
  "title": "M’sia assured of men’s doubles title at French Open",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/msia-assured-of-mens-doubles-title-at-french-open",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T23:21:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/10/25/m-sia-assured-of-men-s-doubles-title-at-french-open"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "World No. 5 Malaysia men's doubles pairing Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin and Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun have clinched a spot in the French Open final. This marks a rare achievement in the 117-year history of the championships, as the nation's athletes now hold a record four finalists spots in the World Tour Super 750 event. The victory marks the end of a 22-year wait for Malaysia to capture a men's doubles title at the championships, which last went to Gan Teik Chai-Kai Kien Keat in 2004.\n\nThe Malaysian pair demonstrated their prowess by defeating their Indonesian rivals 31 minutes quicker than the opposition, winning 22-20, 21-9. It is the third time the Malaysian pair have triumphed over their Indonesian counterparts in as many encounters. Prior to making it to the final, the world No. 5 duo had also defeated top-ranked South Korean duo Kim Won Ho-Seu Seung Jae in the quarterfinals. Their Indonesian counterpart Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun showed impressive form to defeat the up-and-coming Indonesian pair Raymond Indra-Nikolaus Joaquin in their semi-final match, winning 21-16, 21-15 in just 34 minutes.\n\nBoth the Malaysian pair have been in excellent form throughout the tournament, with Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin previously claiming victories in the Indonesia Masters and Indonesia Open. The Malaysia men's doubles champions will walk away with a prize of US$70,300 (RM287,000) for their triumph, while the runners-up will receive US$33,250 (RM135,800).",
  "summary": "Malaysia’s 22-year wait for a title in the category ends as Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin and Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai reach the final of the World Tour Super 750 event.",
  "key_points": [
    "Malaysia men's doubles pair Goh Sze Fei-Nur and Nur Izzuddin secure French Open final spot",
    "Marks rare achievement in 117-year French Open history with four finalists spots",
    "Ends 22-year wait for Malaysia to win men's doubles title at championships"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Malaysia reach three French Open finals, eyeing title treble",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/malaysia-reach-three-french-open-finals-eyeing-title-treble",
        "published": "2026-10-25T00:01:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}