{
  "id": 4379231,
  "title": "'We are both fighters': Kai Wun-Roy King refuse to get sentimental",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/we-are-both-fighters-kai-wun-roy-king-refuse-to-get-sentimental",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T08:02:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/badminton/2026/08/1522092/we-are-both-fighters-kai-wun-roy-king-refuse-get-sentimental"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR - Tee Kai Wun and Yap Roy King will set aside sentiment and display their fighting spirit during their final tournament together at the China Masters, set to begin on Tuesday. After the tournament, the pair will go their separate ways, with Kai Wun expected to join forces with former world champion Aaron Chia for the upcoming Asian Games. Kai Wun-Roy King are the only Bahasa Malaysia pair to secure a World Tour title this year, having claimed victory at the Korea Masters earlier this month. However, Roy King is not considering the China Masters an emotional farewell or a chance to deliver a final parting gift. He stated, \"We are both fighters, so I don't think we need to think too much about it.\" The pair will arrive in China bolstered by their recent title-winning run in South Korea, with their partnership's progress on court becoming increasingly evident, particularly noticeable in their third tournament. Roy King noted that their court rotation and overall movement have become more polished over time. With only a week left before the China Masters, Roy King's primary focus is to recover and regain his strength. He expressed confidence in his preparation, stating, \"I feel my preparation has been quite good.\" Roy King remains uncertain about his next partner, mentioning Aaron Tai as a potential option but stressing that nothing has been confirmed. The pair will kick off their China Masters campaign against world No. 10 Chen Bo Yang-Liu Yi.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Tee Kai Wun and Yap Roy King will put sentiment aside and bring their fighting spirit to their final tournament together at the China Masters from Tuesday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Kai Wun-Roy King will compete at China Masters, their final tournament together.",
    "Roy King dismisses China Masters as emotional farewell, emphasizes their fighting spirit.",
    "Pair to split after China Masters, Kai Wun to join Aaron Chia for Asian Games."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "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."
}