Aaron-Wooi Yik clear opening hurdle in Malaysian Masters, Sze Fei-Izzuddin out

Malaysia's Aaron and Soh in action against Japan's Akira Koga-Taichi Saito during the Malaysian Masters 2022 at Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil, on July 5, 2022. — GLENN GUAN/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: National No. 1 men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik moved into the second round of the Malaysian Masters but their compatriots Sze Fei-Izzuddin exited the tournament after losing to their Indonesian nemesis Fajar Alfian-Rian-Ardiato on Tuesday (July 5).

Aaron-Wooi Yik beat Japan's Akira Koga-Taichi Saito 21-16, 21-19 and will face Korean veterans Kim Gi-jung-Kim Sa-rang next for a place in the quarter-finals.