Danish Open: Defending Champions Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik Crashed Out in Quarterfinal
Ahmedabad Duo Falls to Unseeded Chinese Pair in 37 Minutes
PETALING JAYA: Defending champions Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik suffered a shocking defeat at the Danish Open, losing to unseeded Chinese pair Chen Bo Yang-Liu Yi 20-22, 15-21 in the quarterfinal of the 2024 Denmark Open badminton championship.
A Silly Start and Lacklustre Performance
Their defeat in 37 minutes by the Chinese pair, ranked No 21 in the world, was their first loss after three international meetings. The fourth-seeded Malaysian duo, bronze medallists at the Paris Olympics, are yet to win any title this year.
They had a sluggish start in the first game, trailing all the way with Chen-Liu leading 11-8 at the break. However, Aaron-Wooi Yik made a comeback to take a 20-18 lead but made some huge errors to lose 20-22.
Continued Struggle in the Second Game
Aaron-Wooi Yik continued with their lacklustre performance in the second game with the Chinese pair having an easy time winning it 21-15.
Opponents Advance to Semifinals
Their defeat paved the way for the Chinese pair to meet compatriots and world No 1 Liang Wei Keng-Wang Cheng, who defeated Thailand’s Kittinupong Kedren-Dechapol Puavaranukroh 21-15, 18-21, 21-12 in another quarterfinal.
Conclusion
Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik’s early exit from the Danish Open is a setback for the Malaysian duo, who were seeking to add to their trophy cabinet this year. Despite their best efforts, they failed to overcome the unseeded Chinese pair, and their recent form has been a concern. With several international tournaments left in the year, they will be looking to bounce back and regain their winning form.
FAQs
* When did Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik get knocked out of the Danish Open?
+ They got knocked out in the quarterfinal.
* Who did they lose to?
+ They lost to unseeded Chinese pair Chen Bo Yang-Liu Yi.
* What was the score of the match?
+ 20-22, 15-21.
* Will they continue to participate in international tournaments?
+ Yes, they will be looking to bounce back and regain their winning form in the remaining international tournaments.