Korea Open 2025: Malaysian XD Pairs Fall in QF

Malaysia’s mixed doubles challenge at the Victor Korea Open 2025 (BWF World Tour Super 500) ended in the quarterfinal stage after both national pairs bowed out to higher-ranked opponents in Seoul.

In their maiden quarterfinal appearance at Super 500 level, Wong Tien Ci – Lim Chiew Sien were outplayed by Denmark’s experienced duo Mathias Christiansen – Alexandra Bøje, losing 12-21, 8-21 in straight games. Despite the defeat, the young Malaysians reached a significant milestone, marking their first-ever last-eight finish of the season at this level.

Meanwhile, fifth-seeded pair Goh Soon Huat – Shevon Lai endured a tough battle against China’s world No. 2 pair Jiang Zhen Bang – Wei Ya Xin. After losing the opening game 9-21, the Malaysians fought back valiantly to take the second game 21-18. However, Jiang and Wei regained control in the decider, sealing the match 21-8.

The result marked Goh and Lai’s back-to-back Korea Open quarterfinals and their eighth last-eight finish of the season, underlining their consistency on the tour.

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