Run in Australian Open will set Aaron-Kang in good stead for gold bid at Asian Junior Championships


Good exposure: Aaron Tai (front) and Kang Khai Xing are down to play in the Australian Open.

PETALING JAYA: Men’s doubles shuttlers Aaron Tai-Kang Khai Xing have a good opportunity to gain valuable experience before the Asian Junior Championships when they compete in the Australian Open starting today in Sydney.

Aaron-Khai Xing, who are Malaysia’s best bet to win gold in the Asian junior meet from June 28-July 7 in Yogyakarta will be making their debuts in a World Tour Super 500 tourney first.

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