Fukushima-Hirota’s time as a pair is up

That’s it, folks: Yuki Fukushima (left) and Sayaka Hirota are ending their partnership after 12 years

PETALING JAYA: Japanese women’s doubles shuttlers Yuki Fukushima-Sayaka Hirota are set to end their partnership after 12 years.

The 30-year-old Hirota has been struggling to return to full fitness after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and has decided to part ways with Fukushima, 31.