Malaysian Doubles Shuttlers Make Progress at China Masters
Quarter-Finals Berth for Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani
National doubles shuttlers Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani have confirmed their place in next month’s BWF World Tour Finals after marching into the quarter-finals of the China Masters. The world No 8 pair took 35 minutes to beat Chiu Hsiang Chieh-Wang Chi Lin in straight games 21-18, 21-16. This win assures the Malaysian pair a slot in the season-ending BWF World Tour Finals to be held in Hangzhou, China, next month.
Other Malaysian Pairs Also Make Progress
Separately, Malaysian mixed doubles pair Chen Teng Jie-Toh Ee Wei came back from the jaws of defeat to beat the French pair of Thom Gucquel-Delphine Delrue to qualify for the last eight. Teng Jie-Ee Wei took 65 minutes before overcoming their rivals 14-21, 23-21, 21-8.
Also through to the quarter-finals is mixed doubles pair Hoo Pang Ron-Cheng Su Yin, who created an upset by defeating homesters Jiang Zhen Ba-Wei Ya Xin 16-21, 21-14, 21-19 in a match lasting about an hour.
Young Malaysian Pair Crashes Out
In another men’s doubles match, young Malaysian pair Junaidi Arif-Roy King Yap crashed out in straight games to China’s He Ji Ting-Ren Xiang Yu 10-21, 19-21.
Mixed Doubles Pair Knocked Out
Mixed doubles pair Wong Tien Ci-Lim Chiew Sien were also knocked out in the second round today, losing 21-17, 15-21, 9-21 to Hong Kong’s Tang Chun Man-Tsi Ying Suet.
Conclusion
The Malaysian doubles shuttlers have made a strong showing at the China Masters, with Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani and Chen Teng Jie-Toh Ee Wei both qualifying for the quarter-finals. The experience gained at this tournament will be invaluable as they prepare for the BWF World Tour Finals.
FAQs
Q: Who has qualified for the quarter-finals of the China Masters?
A: Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani, Chen Teng Jie-Toh Ee Wei, and Hoo Pang Ron-Cheng Su Yin have all qualified for the quarter-finals.
Q: Who has crashed out of the China Masters?
A: Junaidi Arif-Roy King Yap and Wong Tien Ci-Lim Chiew Sien have both crashed out of the tournament.
Q: What is the significance of the China Masters for Malaysian doubles shuttlers?
A: The China Masters is a crucial tournament for Malaysian doubles shuttlers, as it provides valuable experience and exposure ahead of the BWF World Tour Finals.