Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik Enters India Open Semi-Finals
Malaysian Pair Defeats Thai Shuttlerts in Quarter-Finals
Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik continued their fine run in the India Open with a 21-18, 21-18 victory over Thailand’s Kittinupong Kedren-Dechapol Puavaranukroh in the quarter-finals. (Bernama pic)
A Slow Start, But Aaron-Wooi Yik Picked Up Steam
After a slow start, Aaron-Wooi Yik, ranked world No 5, picked up steam to defeat Kittinupong-Dechapol 21-18, 21-18 in 39 minutes. Despite being ranked world No 101, Kittinupong-Dechapol gave the experienced Malaysian pair a run for their money by fighting for every point. It was their second match against Aaron-Wooi Yik, with the Malaysians winning both.
Aaron-Wooi Yik to Face South Korea’s Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae in Semi-Finals
In tomorrow’s semi-final, Aaron-Wooi Yik will meet South Korea’s Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae, who defeated China’s Liang Wei Keng-Wang Cheng. The Malaysians were the losing finalist at the India Open in 2023.
Other Malaysian Pairs Also Make it to Semi-Finals
Earlier, mixed doubles pairs Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Jemie Lai and Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei and women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M Thinaah also made it to the semi-finals.
Conclusion
Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik’s victory over Kittinupong-Dechapol has put them in a strong position to win the India Open title. With their experience and skill, they will be looking to make it to the finals and bring home the trophy.
FAQs
Q: Who did Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik defeat in the quarter-finals?
A: They defeated Thailand’s Kittinupong Kedren-Dechapol Puavaranukroh in straight games.
Q: Who will Aaron-Wooi Yik face in the semi-finals?
A: They will face South Korea’s Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae.
Q: What was the score of the match between Aaron-Wooi Yik and Kittinupong-Dechapol?
A: The score was 21-18, 21-18 in favor of Aaron-Wooi Yik.