Goh-Tan upset Chinese pair to reach German Open quarters


Malaysia's Goh V Shem and Tan Wee Kiong (left) return the shot against Chinese player's Chai Biao and Hong Wei during the first round of May Bank Malaysian open at Putra Stadium in Bukit jalali yesterday. The Chinese pair won 21-18 15-21 21-14 (01/04/2015/S.S.KANESAN/The Star)

PETALING JAYA: What a superb comeback by Goh V Shem-Tan Wee Kiong!

The national No. 1 men's doubles pair bounced back from the brink of defeat - saving four match points - to stun world No. 5 Chai Biao-Hong Wei of China 19-21,21-12, 22-20 to reach the quarter-finals at the German Open in Mulheim on Thursday.

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