Malaysia’s independent mixed doubles pair Jimmy Wong and Lai Pei Jing continued their superb form on the international circuit after cruising into the Korea Masters 2025 semi-finals with another straight-game victory in Iksan today.
The world No. 37 duo were in commanding form as they outclassed Thailand’s Phuwanat Horbanluekit and Benyapa Aimsaard — ranked world No. 150 — with a 21-10, 21-12 win in just 27 minutes of play.
Displaying sharp reflexes, precise placement, and aggressive front-court control, Jimmy-Pei Jing never allowed their Thai opponents to settle. The Malaysians’ consistency and court chemistry once again underlined why they have become one of the most exciting independent pairs on tour.
Their latest win means the pair have now advanced beyond the quarter-final stage in nine of their 13 tournaments this year, a testament to their steady improvement since teaming up in March.
Head coach Ameer Zainuddin was full of praise for their composure and tactical execution.
“Jimmy and Pei Jing performed very well and executed the game plan with confidence,” said Ameer.
“They’ve been solid throughout, and winning in straight games shows their focus and discipline. Tomorrow’s match will be tougher, but we’ll continue taking it one match at a time.”
Despite reaching six finals this season, Jimmy-Pei Jing are still in search of their first title together — a feat they hope to achieve this week in Korea or at the Kumamoto Masters (Super 500) next week, their biggest tournament as a pair to date.
In the semi-finals, the Malaysian duo will face South Korea’s world No. 213 pair, An Yun Seong and Lee Yu Lim, who stunned Japan’s Akira Koga and Hina Osawa 21-16, 23-25, 21-18 in a thrilling quarter-final.
“Our next opponents will be more challenging, but if we maintain this same focus and momentum, we have a strong chance,” Ameer added.
Meanwhile, Malaysia’s campaign in the men’s doubles ended in the quarter-finals after Chia Wei Jie and Lwi Sheng Hao (world No. 48) fell 21-15, 21-15 to the American pair Chen Zhi Yi and Presley Smith (world No. 31).
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