{
  "id": 17000690,
  "title": "Kai Wun wary of new scoring system despite French Open success",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/kai-wun-wary-of-new-scoring-system-despite-french-open-success",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-29T03:29:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/badminton/2026/10/1566030/kai-wun-wary-new-scoring-system-despite-french-open-success"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Men's doubles player Tee Kai Wun, alongside teammate Man Wei Chong, triumphed at the French Open but harbors reservations about the new 15-point scoring system set to replace the current 21-point system in January. The duo emerged victorious in Paris, marking their first Super 750 title since 2022. The European Mixed Team Championship, scheduled for January 6-10 in Tallinn, Estonia, will be the first World Tour event to adopt the new format. While Kai Wun acknowledges the potential advantage of faster games under the 15-point system, he also expressed concern that their slow start tendencies might work against them. The 15-point format could prove challenging, especially for the players who are not accustomed to it. Herry Iman Pierngadi, the national men's doubles head coach, emphasized the need for his players to adapt quickly to the new scoring format, which is expected to become a permanent feature across badminton events, including the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Men's doubles player Tee Kai Wun may have returned to winning ways with Man Wei Chong at the French Open on Sunday, but he is wary of the biggest challenge posed by the introduction of the 15-point scoring system in January.",
  "key_points": [
    "Tee Kai Wun and Man Wei Chong won French Open title.",
    "New 15-point scoring system set to replace 21-point system in January.",
    "European Mixed Team Championship will be first World Tour event with new format."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The transition to a shorter scoring format forces elite players to abandon slow-starting tendencies if they intend to maintain their competitive edge under the new permanent badminton regulations.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}