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  "id": 6923408,
  "title": "Instant chemistry powers American pair into KL Cup final",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/instant-chemistry-powers-american-pair-into-kl-cup-final",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-12T12:17:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/racquet-sports/2026/09/1531355/instant-chemistry-powers-american-pair-kl-cup-final"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR – American men's doubles pair Augustus Ge and Len Yang have advanced to the Leapmotor KL Cup final after overcoming a challenging start. The duo lost the opening game but rebounded to defeat Japan's Yuta Funemizu and the United States' Tama Shimabukuro 9-11, 11-4, 11-5. Yang expressed his gratitude for Ge's trust during their first-time partnership, stating, \"This guy is a beast, in the end I didn't do anything, the last five points were all him.\" Both players revealed an unusual connection through their parents who knew each other from a chat group, making their partnership unique and enjoyable. They will face seeded duo Gabriel Tardio (Bol) and Noe Khlif (Fra) in tomorrow's final.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: New men’s doubles pair Augustus Ge and Len Yang placed their trust in each other and were rewarded with a run to the final of the Leapmotor KL Cup at The Hood here today.",
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