Aaron-Wooi Yik overcome early jitters against US pair to reach second round


A tough day: Malaysia’s Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik huffed and puffed to reach the Malaysian Open second round. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Men’s doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik survived a scare against Chen Zhi-yi-Presley Smith of the United States before booking their spot in the second round of the Malaysian Open.

World No. 6 Aaron-Wooi Yik had to dig deep to beat the world No. 37 pair 21-15, 16-21, 21-10 in 57 minutes at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil on Wednesday (Jan 8).

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