Outgoing Vivian wants incoming young pairs to strut their stuff


Hard at work: Vivian Hoo (right) and Lim Chiew Sien during their training session ahead of the Malaysian Open.

KUALA LUMPUR: As shuttler Vivian Hoo prepares to bring the curtain down on her career in the women’s doubles in the Malaysian Open, the country will have a glimpse into the future as youngsters Ong Xin Yee-Carmen Ting will play in their first major senior event.

The home event starting on Tuesday will be the 34-year-old Vivian’s swansong while 18-year-olds Xin-Yee-Carmen, who were promoted from the reserves list will be making their debuts in a World Tour Super 1000 tourney.

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