Three Malaysian pairs make Mexico semis, not Zulfadli

Malaysia's, Woon Khe Wei (right) and Vivian Hoo in action againts China's, Huan Xia and Tian Qing during the Malaysia Open in Putra Stadium at Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysia lose with 21-3 21-10. FAIHAN GHANI/The Star.

KUALA LUMPUR: Vivian Hoo-Woon Khe Wei can count their lucky stars they are still in the hunt for the women’s doubles crown at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

The Malaysian No. 1 pair had to bring their A-game before scraping past England’s Heather Olver-Lauren Smith in the quarter-finals on Friday. The top seeds huffed and puffed their way to a 17-21, 21-11, 21-17 win.