Arif-Roy King stun Astrup-Rasmussen to advance to second round


PETALING JAYA: Men’s doubles pair Wan Arif Wan Junaidi-Yap Roy King thrilled the nation by defeating World Championship bronze medallists Kim Astrup -Anders Skaarup Rasmussen in the first round of the Hong Kong Open on Tuesday (Sept 9).

The match at Hong Kong Coliseum in Kowloon saw Arif-Roy King enter as underdogs against the Danish duo, who were seeded third in the tournament.

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