Aaron-Wooi Yik and Tang Jie-Ee Wei through to second round


Malaysia's Aaron CHIA-SOH Wooi Yik in action against Indonesia's Fajar ALFIAN-Muhammad Rian ARDIANTO during the Malaysian Masters 2022 semi-finals at Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil, July 9, 2022. — GLENN GUAN/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: National men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik recovered from a shaky start to advance into the second round of the Malaysian Open at the Axiata Arena here on Wednesday (Jan 10).

World No. 4 Aaron-Wooi Yik fell in the first game against Danish duo Rasmus Kjaer-Frederick Sogaard but maintained their composure to bounce back with a brilliant performance in the final two games, winning the match 20-22, 21-13, 21-13.

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