Kian Meng-Pei Jing get con$olation prize after Indonesian Open semis loss


Good fight: Malaysia's Tan Kian Meng (R) and Lai Pei Jing playing against China's Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin during their mixed doubles semi-final match in the Indonesian Open at Istora Senayan Stadium in Jakarta. - AP

PETALING JAYA: Mixed doubles pair Tan Kian Meng-Lai Pei Jing's gallant run in the Indonesian Open came to an end in the semi-finals but they will return home US$18,200 (RM85,540) richer.

World No. 21 Kian Meng-Pei Jing went down 16-21, 18-21 to China's world No. 5 Jiang Zhenbang-Wei Yaxin at the Istora Senayan on Satuday (June 8).

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