Doubles continue dominant show as Aaron-Wooi Yik reach quarters in China


Malaysia men’s doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

PETALING JAYA: World No. 2 men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik marched into the China Open quarter-finals after a convincing win over French brothers Christo and Toma Junior Popov on Thursday (July 24).

Aaron-Wooi Yik produced a composed performance to seal a 21-17, 21-18 victory in just 35 minutes in the second round at the Changzhou Olympic Sports Centre. 

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