{
  "id": 5711854,
  "title": "Giant-killers Pang Ron-Pei Jing charge into China Masters final",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/giant-killers-pang-ron-pei-jing-charge-into-china-masters-final",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T03:42:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/05/giant-killers-pang-ron-pei-jing-charge-into-china-masters-final"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hoo Pang Ron-Lai Pei Jing have made history at the China Masters, reaching their first ever final after defeating four higher-ranked pairs. This remarkable achievement came just four months after they formed their team. Currently ranked world No 85, the Malaysian pair showcased their skills once again, defeating a 28th ranked Chinese pair, Zhu Yi Jun-Li Qian, 21-12, 21-10 in a lightning-fast 35-minute match. Their journey has seen them overcome three other higher-ranked pairs from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, setting the stage for a thrilling final. The victors of the doubles category will earn US$87,500 (RM357,000), while the runners-up will receive US$42,500 (RM173,400), with semi-finalists walking away with US$17,500 (RM71,400).",
  "summary": "The mixed doubles duo silence the home crowd by defeating Zhu Yi Jun-Li Qian in the semi-finals of the World Tour Super 750 championships.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Giant-killers Pang Ron-Pei Jing charge into China Masters final",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/giant-killers-pang-ron-pei-jing-charge-into-china-masters-final-5712387",
        "published": "2026-09-05T03:42:00.000Z"
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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."
}