Ong-Teo reach Japan Masters semis for shot at Finals

In synergy: Malaysia’s men’s doubles Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi are on track to qualify for World Tour Finals. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Doubles shuttlers Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi have an extra motivation to put up another smashing show in the Japan Masters.

The world No. 11 will get to qualify for the season-ending World Tour Finals from Dec 13-17 in Hangzhou where the Badminton World Federation (BWF) have increased the total prize money for the winners from US$2mil (RM9.4mil) to US$2.5mil (RM11.7mil) this year.