Aaron-Wooi Yik survive scare to reach China Masters second round


(File picture) Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in action during the World Championships. - AFP

PETALING JAYA: Men’s doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik survived a huge scare to book their spot in the China Masters second round.

Aaron-Wooi Yik were pushed until the end by Taiwan’s world No. 22 Liu Kuang-heng-Yang Po-han before coming away with a 23-21, 19-21, 21-19 win in an hour at the Shenzhen Arena on Wednesday (Sept 17).

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