Jimmy-Pei Jing reach final in first tournament in Vietnam


Independent shuttlers Lai Pei Jing (front) and Jimmy Wong. —Low Boon Tat / The Star

PETALING JAYA: New mixed doubles pair Jimmy Wong-Lai Pei Jing smashed into the final in their maiden outing together in the Vietnam International Challenge.

The 32-year-old Pei Jing, who combined with Jimmy, 22, following her previous partner Tan Kian Meng's retirement earlier this month, stayed steady to beat fellow Malaysians Wee Yee Hern-Chan Wen Tse 21-19, 21-7 in Hanoi on Saturday (March 29).

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