Wei Chong-Kai Wun fall at final hurdle of Malaysian Masters


Man Wei Chong (left) and Tee Kai Wun fell in the men's doubles final of the Malaysian Open on Sunday. -Photo: IZZRAFIQ ALIAS / The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Men’s doubles pair Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun battled valiantly to end Malaysia's barren run at home but faltered against South Koreans Kang Min-hyuk-Seo Seung-jae at the Malaysian Masters final at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil on Sunday (May 28).

Wei Chong-Kai Wun, the world No. 26, battled hard but Min-hyuk-Seung-jae proved to be the steadier pair as the Koreans secured a 21-15, 22-24, 21-19 win in 80 minutes.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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

Next In Badminton

Sze Fei-Izzuddin bow out as defending champs end all-Malaysian semi-final hopes
Reliable Aaron-Wooi Yik assure bronze after reaching semis in worlds
Shu Xuan out to prove doubters wrong at Sukma
Soon Huat-Shevon turn disappointment into renewed motivation
Arif-Roy King prove partnership worth keeping despite World Championships exit
Erfan, a Chong Wei fan, ends Sukma campaign on hopeful note
Sze Fei-Izzuddin keep underdog mindset after�q-final breakthrough
Ler Qi puts friendship on hold to beat Shan Zi for Selangor’s win
Diarrhoea puts paid to Kai Wun’s hopes
Jun Hao pushed Shifeng but slow start proves costly

Others Also Read