Kian Meng-Pei Jing inch closer to maiden international title


P(BRIEF CAPTION): Malaysia Tan Boon Heong in action against Chinese Taipei Hsu Jen Hao while Koo Kien Keat eatches during Quarter final of men's double match in Total BWF Thomas Cup Finals 2016 at Kunshan, China on 18th May 2016. Star pic by: CHAN BOON KAI/ The Star/ (18th May 2016)

PETALING JAYA: Youngsters Tan Kian Meng-Lai Pei Jing kept alive their hopes of a first international title by storming into the Vietnam Open mixed doubles semi-finals in Ho Chi Minh City.

Kian Meng-Pei Jing, who were only paired up late last year, overcame Taiwan’s sixth-seeded Chang Ko-chi-Chang Hsin-tien 27-25, 19-21, 21-4 after fighting close to one hour on Friday.

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