Doubles duty: Roy King sticks to men’s game for now


Malaysia men’s doubles shuttlers Wan Arif Wan Junaidi-Yap Roy King in action against Denmark’s Kim Astrup-Anders Skaarup Rasmussen during the semi-final match of Malaysian Masters at Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil on Saturday. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

PETALING JAYA: National shuttler Yap Roy King will now focus solely on men’s doubles after coaches couldn’t find a replacement partner in mixed doubles following Valeree Siow’s injury.

Valeree’s recurring left knee injury has flared up again, and she is now preparing to undergo surgery.

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