Fairy Tale Run Ends for Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei at BWF World Tour Finals
Runners-up Take Home Biggest Purse of RM445,000
PETALING JAYA: The fairy tale run of national mixed doubles shuttlers Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei came to an end when they lost to home pair Zheng Si Wei-Huang Ya Qiong in the final of the BWF World Tour Finals today.
Performance Against Defending Champions
Tang Jie-Ee Wei, who put up a sterling performance, fell to the defending champions and world No 3 pair in three games – 18-21, 21-14, 17-21 – in a 74-minute match at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre. Despite playing against the experienced Olympic gold medallists and three-time winners of the BWF World Tour Finals in front of the vociferous home crowd, the young Malaysians showed composure and resilience throughout the match.
Hoping for a Win
Tang Jie-Ee Wei, who had created history by reaching the final, had hoped for a win in their clash today. They will take home the runners-up prize of US$100,000 (RM445,000), while Si Wei-Ya Qiong pocket US$210,000 (RM934,600).
Fan Support
Tang Jie, 26, and Ee Wei, 24, can hold their heads high with their performance today, with many fans taking to social media to express their praise and support. Some said entering the final of such a major championship where only the top eight ranked pairs were eligible was in itself a victory.
Netizen Comments
“Entering the final with many other more experienced and top-level players in the category is an amazing feat. And winning a set against the Olympic champions is great,” said one netizen. Besides winning the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Chinese pair also won the Indonesian Open and Singapore Open this year.
Ranking Update
Tang Jie-Ee Wei, currently world No 8, will rise to No 5 after amassing 10,000 points in the championship.
Conclusion
Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei’s fairy tale run may have come to an end, but they can take pride in their outstanding performance at the BWF World Tour Finals. Their runners-up finish has earned them a significant prize purse of RM445,000, and their ranking will improve to world No 5.
FAQs
Q: Who did Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei lose to in the final of the BWF World Tour Finals?
A: They lost to home pair Zheng Si Wei-Huang Ya Qiong.
Q: How much did Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei take home as runners-up?
A: They took home a prize purse of US$100,000 (RM445,000).
Q: How did their ranking change after the tournament?
A: Tang Jie-Ee Wei, currently world No 8, will rise to No 5 after amassing 10,000 points in the championship.