Malaysia Open: Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi Fall Short in Semi-Finals
Disappointing Loss to India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty
PETALING JAYA: National men’s doubles shuttlers Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi failed to book a semi-final spot in the Malaysia Open badminton tournament, losing 24-26, 15-21 to India’s world No 9 pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty.
The Indian pair, formerly ranked world No 1, are playing in their first BWF tournament after a three-month break following their disappointing Olympic run in Paris last year. They took 48 minutes to defeat their Malaysian rivals.
Tough Competition
Yew Sin-Ee Yi fought hard in a pulsating first game, even having two match points in hand, but lost to their more experienced opponents. In the second game, the Indian pair took complete control to win with relative ease.
No Sign of Fatigue
The Malaysian pair, ranked 24th in the world, did not show any sign of fatigue from having played two tough earlier matches, both of which stretched to three long games.
Upset in the Opening Round
In the opening round, they created a major upset when they came from behind to beat Indonesia’s world No 4 pair Fajar Alfian-Rian Ardianto 15-21, 21-17, 21-13.
Second Round Victory
In the second round yesterday, they defeated South Korea’s Kang Min Nyuk-Jin Yong 23-21, 16-21, 21-18 in a match that lasted 68 minutes.
Road to the Semi-Finals
Satwiksairaj-Chirag will play South Korean pair Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae in the semi-final tomorrow.
Conclusion
Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi’s loss to Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty marks the end of their journey in the Malaysia Open. Despite their best efforts, they were unable to overcome their more experienced opponents. The duo will look to regroup and come back stronger in their next tournament.
Frequently Asked Questions
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South Korean pair Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae