Malaysia Open: Goh Jin Wei Suffers First-Round Exit, National Men’s Doubles Duo Bow Out
KUALA LUMPUR
For the first time in her career, professional women’s singles shuttler Goh Jin Wei endured the sting of the opening round exit at the Malaysia Open, going down to Indian shuttler Malvika Bansod today.
Jin Wei could not match Malvika’s performance from the outset and eventually went down 15-21, 16-21 in 45 minutes at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil. The 24-year-old was then rushed to seek medical treatment immediately after the match due to a cramp in her stomach.
As she returned to address the media in the mixed zone, the two-time former world junior champion admitted that a weak mindset was the reason for her loss today.
"I didn’t perform well during the match just now. I also experienced some cramping, but that’s normal for me, it just worsened after the match," she said.
The two-time world junior champion, who made her Malaysia Open debut in 2017, had never previously exited in the first round while her best performance came in the 2018 edition, where she reached the quarterfinals before falling to Taiwan’s Tai Tzu Ying, 15-21, 15-21.
National Men’s Doubles Duo Bow Out
Elsewhere, national men’s doubles duo Yap Roy King-Wan Arif Wan Junaidi had a disappointing debut, bowing out to South Korea’s Kim Won Ho-Seo Sung Jae, 17-21, 11-21 in 45 minutes.
Wan Arif admitted that their opponents’ consistency was a key factor in their defeat.
Matches on Court 2 Suspended
Meanwhile, matches on Court 2 were temporarily suspended due to water droplets leaking onto the court surface from the roof at the venue. A Bernama check saw workers actively addressing the issue. The action is expected to resume involving men’s singles eight seeds Kodai Naraoka of Japan and Christo Popov from France at 4.50 pm.
Yesterday, a similar incident delayed action on both Court 2 and Court 3, with the organisers resorting to covering the wet areas with cloth. This resulted in several matches being carried forward to today.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Goh Jin Wei suffered her first-ever opening round exit at the Malaysia Open, while national men’s doubles duo Yap Roy King-Wan Arif Wan Junaidi bowed out in their debut. The incident on Court 2 also caused delays, but the action is expected to resume soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why did Goh Jin Wei suffer her first-ever opening round exit at the Malaysia Open?
A: Jin Wei attributed her loss to a weak mindset.
Q: What was the reason for the delay on Court 2?
A: Water droplets leaking onto the court surface from the roof caused the delay.
Q: What is the expected resumption time for the matches on Court 2?
A: The action is expected to resume involving men’s singles eight seeds Kodai Naraoka of Japan and Christo Popov from France at 4.50 pm.