Malaysia’s elite shuttlers made a powerful statement on Day 2 of the VICTOR China Open 2025, securing a clean sweep in the Round of 32 across all Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles events.
With no pair falling at the opening hurdle, the commanding performance underlined the depth, consistency, and world-class pedigree of Malaysia’s doubles contingents as they aim for a title charge in this Super 1000 tournament.
Goh Sze Fei / Nur Izzuddin [1] overcame early nerves in a tense three-game thriller against South Korea’s Kang Min-Hyuk / Ki Dong-Ju, edging through 21-15, 15-21, 21-17 to reinforce their top billing.
Aaron Chia / Soh Wooi Yik [2] showed composure and control to dismiss Denmark’s Rasmus Kjaer / Frederik Sogaard in straight games, 21-19, 21-15.
Ong Yew Sin / Teo Ee Yi delivered a polished display to defeat China’s Ren Xiang Yu / Sun Wen Jun, 21-17, 21-14.
Tan Wee Kiong / Azriyn Ayub relied on experience and stamina to outlast Taiwan’s Fang Chih Lee / Fang Jen Lee in a 70-minute battle, 21-16, 18-21, 21-14.
Man Wei Chong / Tee Kai Wun [6] held their nerve in a high-intensity all-Malaysian clash against Arif Junaidi / Yap Roy King, securing a hard-fought 21-17, 21-19 win.
Emerging duo Go Pei Kee / Teoh Mei Xing made quick work of Poland’s Paulina Hankiewicz / Kornelia Marczak, dispatching them 21-5, 21-6 in under 25 minutes.
Third seeds Pearly Tan / Thinaah Muralitharan showcased their dominance with a commanding 21-8, 21-12 win over fellow Malaysians Ong Xin Yee / Carmen Ting, continuing their upward momentum this season.
Goh Soon Huat / Lai Shevon Jemie [6] displayed tenacity and synergy, staging a thrilling comeback to defeat Indonesia’s Jafar Hidayatullah / Febi Pasaribu 18-21, 24-22, 21-15 in a crowd-pleasing contest.
Malaysia’s flawless run on Day 2 sends a resounding message to the rest of the field. With confidence growing and momentum firmly on their side, the Harimau squad looks increasingly primed to challenge for silverware in Changzhou.
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