PETALING JAYA: Competing in Japan seems to bring out the best in men's doubles shuttlers Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani. The pair have struggled to maintain their form this year after a breakthrough 2024 but have shown glimpses of their brilliance by reaching their second consecutive Japan Open final.
After capturing the title last year, Sze Fei-Izzuddin went on a superb run that eventually saw them become world No. 1 this year. Despite a dip in form following their Indian Open title win in January, they appear to have rediscovered their best form in the same tournament that first launched their rise.
