KUALA LUMPUR: National men’s doubles pair Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun turned giantkillers for the day as they stunned former world champions Mohammad Ahsan-Hendra Setiawan of Indonesia in the quarterfinals of the Malaysia Masters 2023 here today.
In the first game, both Wei Chong-Kai Wun and third-seeds Mohammad-Hendra fought neck and neck before the Malaysians prevailed 23-21.
Another intense battle ensued in the second game as both pairs kept their fans in the Axiata Arena on the edge of their seats when the score was tied 16-16.
However, Lady Luck shone on the unseeded Wei Chong-Kai Wun after Hendra’s smash went into the net. The Malaysians clinched a 21-17 win to wrap up the match in straight games and advanced to the semifinals.
When met by reporters after the match, Kai Wun said today’s victory, which is also their biggest career win thus far, boosted their confidence to play against other top pairs in the world.
Wei Chong, meanwhile, was elated to beat the Indonesians whom they regarded as strong opponents.
Indonesia’s Mohammad accepted their defeat graciously and admitted that Wei Chong-Kai Wun were clearly above them in the match.
Hendra advised the Malaysians not to be easily satisfied with their stunning win as they still had far to go in their badminton journey.
An all-Malaysian affair could be on the cards should reigning world champions Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik overcome eighth seeds Leo Rolly Carnando-Daniel Marthin from Indonesia to take on Wei Chong-Kai Wun in the last four.
Today’s result means Wei Chong-Kai Wun have avenged their 14-21, 15-21 loss to Mohammad-Hendra, fondly known as ‘The Daddies’, during the second round of the 2022 Singapore Open. - FMT
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