Pumped-up Aaron-Wooi Yik go the distance to lift first Open title this year


Malaysia men’s doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia (right) and Soh Wooi Yik. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Top men doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik fought hard to capture their first Open title this year at the Korean Masters.

The world No. 6 did not have it easy as they were taken to the distance by South Koreans Jin Yong-Kim Won-ho before the Malaysians prevailed with a 21-23, 21-19, 21-14 win at Iksan City.

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