World champs Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik in second round


Malaysia’s men’s doubles Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik celebrates after beating Indonesia’s Pramudya Kusumawardana-Yeremia Erich Yoche Yacob Rambitan in the first round of Malaysian Masters at Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil on Tuesday. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: World No. 2 Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik lived dangerously before securing their place in the men’s doubles second round of the Malaysian Masters badminton championships in Bukit Jalil on Tuesday (May 23).

World champions Aaron-Wooi Yik dished out an inconsistent performance but managed to overcome Indonesians Pramudya Kusumawardana-Yeremia Rambitan 21-18, 10-21, 23-21 in 55 minutes.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Badminton

It's over as Zii Jia loses to Panitchaphon in Indonesian Masters second round
Yew Sin urged to lodge police report over online threats
Brief homecoming for Tat Meng after Sydney accident
Yew Sin latest victim in growing cyberbullying problem
Early exit for Justin Hoh at Indonesian Masters
Arif game for scratch pairing if needed at Asian Team C’ships
Rexy: Aaron-Wooi Yik’s first-round loss due to their errors, not fatigue
Zii Jia breaks first-round jinx but tricky Thai awaits next
Saina hangs up racquet after two years away from badminton
Zii Jia breaks 10-month winless run at Indonesian Masters

Others Also Read