Malaysia’s Hopes Shattered as National Men’s Doubles Pair Crash Out of 2025 Malaysia Open Semi-Finals
Kuala Lumpur, January 11 (Bernama) – National men’s doubles pair Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun’s hopes of saving the day for Malaysia were shattered when they crashed out of the 2025 Malaysia Open semi-finals here today.
With two Malaysian mixed doubles pairs – Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei and Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie – already eliminated from the last four earlier today, the country’s hopes rested on Wei Chong-Kai Wun’s shoulders. However, the unseeded Malaysians failed to capitalise on their promising start despite beating China’s Chen Bo Yang-Liu Yi 26-24 in a tightly contested opening game.
The Malaysian pair, ranked world number 14, lost their momentum in the second game, which the Chinese won 21-16 to drag the match into a rubber game. In the decider, it was neck-and-neck with the score tied at 10-10, before world number 18 Bo Yang-Liu Yi raised the tempo to race to a 21-15 victory in a gripping 77-minute duel that left the home fans disappointed.
Kai Wun said they had given their all but unfortunately, they could not hold the first-game advantage against their opponents. "Kita juga masuk mereka punya game yang lebih solid dan dari situ we can’t control the game," he told reporters in a post-match interview.
Despite the loss, the 24-year-old shuttler said it was a good start to the season following their first-ever appearance at the Malaysia Open semi-finals.
In the final, Bo Yang-Liu Yi will meet South Korean scratch pair Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae, who upset the seventh seeds from India, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty, 21-10, 21-15.
Malaysia’s Mixed Doubles Campaign Ends in Disappointment
In mixed doubles action earlier, third seeds Tang Jie-Ee Wei failed to upset the top seeds from China, Feng Yan Zhe-Huang Dong Ping, losing 19-21, 14-21 while husband and wife Soon Huat-Shevon went down to Thailand’s new combination Dechapol Puavaranukroh-Supissara Paewsampran 21-17, 12-21, 16-21.
Malaysia’s Last Win in the Malaysia Open
The last Malaysian to win the Malaysia Open was badminton legend Datuk Lee Chong Wei in 2018 while Goh V Shem-Lim Khim Wah were the last Malaysian men’s doubles pair to taste glory in 2014.
Conclusion
Malaysia’s hopes of winning the men’s doubles title in the 2025 Malaysia Open have been dashed, but Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun’s performance has shown promise for the future. The country’s badminton fraternity will be looking to rebuild and come back stronger in the next tournament.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What was the outcome of the men’s doubles semi-final match between Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun and Chen Bo Yang-Liu Yi?
A: Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun lost to Chen Bo Yang-Liu Yi in three games.
Q: How did the Malaysian mixed doubles pairs perform in the tournament?
A: Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei and Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie lost in the quarter-finals while Tang Jie-Ee Wei and Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie lost in the quarter-finals.
Q: When was the last time a Malaysian player won the Malaysia Open?
A: Datuk Lee Chong Wei won the title in 2018, while Goh V Shem-Lim Khim Wah won the title in 2014.