Malaysia Open 2025: Former Olympic Silver Medallist Backs National Mixed Doubles Pair to Go Far
A Scintillating Performance in World Tour Finals
Former Olympic silver medallist Goh Liu Ying believes that national mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei are capable of going far in the 2025 Malaysia Open badminton tournament. Liu Ying based her assessment on the scintillating performance of the duo in reaching the final of the recent World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, China.
Absence of Top Pairs Creates an Opportunity
She said the absence of several top pairs from the Super 1000 tournament, scheduled from Jan 7-12 at the Axiata Arena, means that the world number six pair from Malaysia should easily qualify for the quarter-finals.
A Chance to Advance to Semi-Finals or Final
“If Tang Jie and Ee Wei play to form, they stand a chance of advancing to the semi-finals or even the final, as some of the top pairings have been split and are not competing,” said Liu Ying, who won the 2016 Rio Olympic silver with Chan Peng Soon.
The Added Pressure of Competing on Home Soil
“However, it won’t be easy to win the season’s opening tournament as there will always be strong challengers. The added pressure of competing on home soil will also be a challenge for them,” she told reporters.
Advantages and Flaws
Liu Ying said Tang Jie-Ee Wei possess an advantage in terms of speed and power but need to strengthen their mental resilience and minimise unforced errors. She believes the pair can iron out these flaws as they gain more experience in high-level tournaments.
A Historical Achievement
Tang Jie-Ee Wei made history as Malaysia’s first representatives to reach the final of the World Tour Finals since its inception in 2018. However, they had to settle for runners-up after losing to the host nation’s pairing, Zheng Si Wei and Huang Ya Qiong.
Previous Results at the Malaysia Open
The pair’s best result at the Malaysia Open was a quarter-final finish in 2023, while they exited in the second round this year. The last Malaysian to win the Malaysia Open was Datuk Lee Chong Wei, who secured his record 12th title in 2018.
Conclusion
Goh Liu Ying’s assessment provides a positive outlook for the national mixed doubles pair, but it remains to be seen how they will perform in the 2025 Malaysia Open. With their speed and power, they have the potential to go far, but they will need to overcome their mental flaws and unforced errors to achieve success.
FAQs
* What is Goh Liu Ying’s prediction for the performance of Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei in the 2025 Malaysia Open?
+ Goh Liu Ying believes that the pair can go far in the tournament, potentially advancing to the semi-finals or final.
* What is the team’s best result at the World Tour Finals?
+ The pair made history by reaching the final of the World Tour Finals in 2018, but lost to the host nation’s pairing.
* Who is the last Malaysian to win the Malaysia Open?
+ Datuk Lee Chong Wei won the Malaysia Open a record 12 times, with his last title coming in 2018.