Yew Sin-Ee Yi dump world No. 4 Fajar-Rian to give home fans some cheer


Superb: Malaysia’s Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi stun the favourites to reach the second round of the Malaysian Open at the Axiata Arena Bukit Jalil. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Men’s doubles shuttlers Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi brought cheers to the home fans in the Malaysian Open by pulling off a sensational win over Indonesia’s world No. 4 Fajar Alfian-Rian Ardianto in the first round.

World No. 24 Yew Sin-Ee Yi fought brilliantly to come from behind to claim a 15-21, 21-17, 21-13 victory at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil on Wednesday (Jan 8).

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