Vivian-Cheng Wen pumped up to face stiffer opponents this year


Steady rise: Vivian Hoo (right) and Yap Cheng Wen have gone from 206th in the world to 33rd after winning the Macau Open and Bangladesh International Challenge in the last two months.

KUALA LUMPUR: The new year brings with it fresh challenges.

And it rings true for women’s doubles pair Vivian Hoo-Yap Cheng Wen as they brace themselves against stiffer opposition when they take on top ranked pairs in higher level tournaments this year – starting with next week’s Perodua Malaysian Masters in Bukit Jalil.

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