Sze Fei-Izzuddin reach Japan Open final, will play world champs next


Men's doubles shuttlers Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani in action during training session at Badminton Association of Malaysia, Bukit Kiara. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Men doubles shuttlers Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani continued their solid show to reach the Japan Open final on Aug 24 (Saturday) in Yokohama.

The world No. 12 Sze Fei-Izzuddin, who received the blessing from the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) to turn independent from Sept 1 onwards, beat Leo Rolly-Bagas Maulana of Indonesia 21-19, 21-17 in 42 minutes.

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