Soon Huat-Shevon down Chinese pair to enter Korea Open quarters

The world No 8 pair took just 31 minutes to defeat Gao Jiaxuan-Wu Meng Ying in the second round.

Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Jemie Lai are having a lean season as they have yet to enter any final so far. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA:

 National mixed doubles shuttlers Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Jemie Lai booked a quarter-final berth at the Korea Open today after defeating China’s Gao Jiaxuan-Wu Meng Ying in straight games.

The married couple, who are ranked world No 8, were in total control of the match, winning 21-16, 21-13 against the 25th ranked pair in just 31 minutes at the Suwon Gymnasium.

In the quarter-finals, they are likely to meet world No 1 pair Jiang Zhenbang-Wei Yaxin, who are expected to get past the new Japanese combination of Yuta Watanabe- Maya Taguchi.

Soon Huat-Shevon have been having a disappointing run this season as they have yet to enter a final, with several early exits. - FMT