Tang Jie–Ee Wei go down fighting in Denmark Open semis

The Malaysians have now lost to their Chinese opponents four times in six meetings.

Reigning world mixed doubles champions Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei will take home US$13,300 (RM56,200) for reaching the semi-finals of the Denmark Open. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA:

 Reigning world mixed doubles champions Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei fell short of reaching the Denmark Open​ final after losing to China’s world No 1 pair Jiang Zhen Bang-Wei Ya Xin in a thrilling three-game battle.

The Malaysian duo, ranked ​world No 4, fought hard for every point but eventually went down 17–21, 21–18, 18–21 in a 64-minute encounter at Arena Fyn in Odense, Denmark.

​The Chinese pair have now defeated the Malaysians four times in six meetings.

Despite the loss, Tang Jie-Ee Wei will take home US$13,300 (RM56,200) for reaching the semi-finals. - FMT

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