New pair Wei Chong-Wooi Yik fall in opener in Tokyo

New pair Wei Chong-Wooi Yik fall in opener in Tokyo

Playing together for the first time, the Malaysians lose to Taiwanese twins Lee Fang Chih-Lee Fang Jen in three games at the Japan Open.

Man Wei Chong-Soh Wooi Yik Exit Japan Open as Two Malaysian Mixed Doubles Pairs Advance

Tokyo: Malaysia’s new men’s doubles partnership of Man Wei Chong and Soh Wooi Yik saw its first tournament end in the opening round of the Japan Open after a hard-fought defeat to Chinese Taipei’s Lee Fang Chih and Lee Fang Jen. Wei Chong and Wooi Yik made a promising start at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium by taking a closely contested opening game 23-21. However, they were unable to maintain that momentum as the Taiwanese pair adjusted their…