Strong and sturdy: Malaysia will need Aaron Chia (left) and Soh Wooi Yik to be at their best and deliver if they plan to upset Japan. — AP
PETALING JAYA: Shuttler Soh Wooi Yik believes Japan’s newly-minted No. 1 men’s pair Takuro Hoki-Yugo Kobayashi will be a tough nut to crack in the Sudirman Cup.
Despite having an advantage in terms of better world ranking and head-to-head record, Wooi Yik has a reason to be cautious as Hoki-Kobayashi had surprised many to reach the final of the World Championships in 2019.
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