Malaysian Badminton Duo Wins Hat-Trick of Titles
Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani Continue Winning Streak
PETALING JAYA: Independent professional shuttlers Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani have continued their winning streak by capturing the 2024 Arctic Open men’s doubles title in a three-game thriller.
The pair, ranked world No 8, beat world No 2 Kim Astrup-Anders Skaarup Rasmussen of Denmark 15-21, 21-15, 21-19 in Vantaa, Finland, for their third title since September after winning the Japan and China Opens.
Path to the Final
Yesterday, Sze Fei-Izzuddin upstaged China’s world No 1 Liang Weikeng-Wang Chang 19-21, 21-17, 21-18 en route to the final.
Confidence Boost for the Season
The victory today should put them in a confident mood as they wind down for the rest of the season, culminating in the lucrative World Badminton Federation world tour finals in December, with total prize money of US$2.5 million at stake.
In-Depth Analysis of the Match
In tonight’s match, Sze Fei-Izzuddin trailed all the way in the first game, but came back strongly to take the second game in 23 minutes. In the decider, the two pairs traded point for point before the Malaysians finally forged ahead to win the match.
Women’s Doubles Final
Women doubles pair Pearly Tan-M Thinaah are hoping to make it 2-0 for Malaysia when they take on China’s world No 2 Liu Sheng Shu-Tan Ning in the final later tonight.
Pearly-Thinaah’s Semi-Final Victory
Pearly-Thinaah, the world No 7 pair, outlasted Japan’s world No 6 Rin Iwanaga-Kie Nakanishi 21-19, 19-21, 26-24 in a marathon semi-final clash last night lasting almost one hour and 42 minutes.
Conclusion
Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani’s hat-trick of titles is a testament to their hard work and determination. They are now poised to take on the rest of the season with confidence, having already won three prestigious titles. This season’s performance should put them in a strong position to compete at the World Badminton Federation world tour finals in December.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the current ranking of Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani?
- They are currently ranked world No 8.
- How many titles have Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani won this season?
- They have won three titles, including the Arctic, Japan, and China Opens.
- What is the total prize money at stake in the World Badminton Federation world tour finals?
- US$2.5 million.