Aaron-Wooi Yik power on as five other pairs make second round


Awesome: Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik in action against Taiwan’s Chiu Hsiang-chieh-Wang Chi-lin. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Reigning Thailand Open winners Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik overcame fatigue to reach the second round as the men’s doubles department enjoyed a good day in the Malaysian Masters.

Despite admitting they were feeling the effects of a packed schedule, the duo put on a solid performance to defeat Taiwan’s Chiu Hsiang-chieh and Wang Chi-lin 21-19, 21-15 in yesterday’s first round match at the Axiata Arena.

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