Seo strikes it right with Won-ho to upset China top pair


Superb win: South Korea’s Seo Seung-jae (left) and Kim Won-ho in action during the men’s doubles match during the Malaysian Open at Axiata Arena Bukit Jalil. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Doubles ace Seo Seung-jae got it right with new partner Kim Won-ho by upstaging China's world No. 2 Liang Weikeng-Wang Chang to reach Malaysian Open quarter-finals.

The 27-year-old Seung-jae proved his versatility when he combined brilliantly with Won-ho to stun Weikeng-Wang Chang 21-17, 21-16 at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil yesterday.

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