Shuttling from singles to doubles works wonders for Yap


Breakthrough win: Amanda Yap (right) and Ho Lo Ee captured the Maldives International Series in August after stunning BAM's Valeree Siow-Go Pei Kee in the final.

PETALING JAYA: Shuttler Amanda Yap is reaping the rewards after switching from women’s singles to doubles.

The 19-year-old made the decision to permanently change to the doubles in April after failing to produce good results in the singles.

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