Standing solid: Malaysia’s Toh Ee Wei-Chen Tang continue to keep the Malaysian flag flying. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star
KUALA LUMPUR: National mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei showed solid form to storm into the quarter-finals of the Malaysian Open.
The world No. 5 Tang Jie-Ee Wei secured a comfortable 21-8, 21-14 victory over world No. 51 Lu Ming-che-Hung En-tzu of Taiwan in the second round at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil today (Jan 9).
They will face Japan’s world No. 14 Hiroki Midorikawa-Natsu Saito for a place in the semi-finals on Saturday.
Ee Wei was all smiles after their superb win and ready for the quarters assault on Friday.
"We’ve faced them (Hiroki-Natsu) several times before," said Ee Wei.
The Malaysians hold a 3-2 record against the Japanese pair but know that their opponents would not be an easy meat.
"What’s important now is to rest first and stick to our routines," said Ee Wei.
"We will have a discussion with our coach before tomorrow’s match."
