Aaron-Wooi Yik beat Indonesian rivals in dramatic opener in Hangzhou


Going all out: Malaysia men’s doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik won their World Tour Finals opening group match. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Indonesia’s Fajar Alfian-Sohibul Fikri in their Group B match at the World Tour Finals in Hangzhou on Wednesday (Dec 17).

Aaron may have lost his voice ahead of the match, but not his fighting spirit, as he and Wooi Yik showed immense resilience on court.

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