Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun delivered a sensational performance to upset top seeds Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in a pulsating all-Malaysian men’s doubles final at the 2025 Malaysia Masters, securing their fourth BWF World Tour Super Series title in front of a raucous home crowd at the Axiata Arena.
The world No. 8 pair capped off a dream week with a composed and courageous display, overcoming the world No. 3 duo 12-21, 21-15, 21-16 in a thrilling 50-minute showdown that showcased the depth of Malaysian men’s doubles badminton.
Having stunned world No. 2 Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin in the quarter-finals and swept past Japan’s Takuro Hoki-Yugo Kobayashi in the semis, Wei Chong-Kai Wun entered the final brimming with belief — and they delivered when it mattered most.
Despite dropping the first game 12-21 to the more experienced 2022 World Champions, the younger pair regrouped in the second. Playing with renewed aggression and tactical clarity, they turned the tide to level the match with a convincing 21-15 win.
The decider was an intense tug-of-war. But Wei Chong-Kai Wun held their nerve, outmanoeuvring Aaron-Wooi Yik with clever front-court play and relentless pressure to seal the deal 21-16 — and with it, their first-ever Malaysia Masters title.
For Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, the loss was a bitter blow. It marks yet another missed opportunity to claim a maiden title on home soil, despite their glittering achievements abroad — including their World Championship gold in 2022 and multiple World Tour podiums.
The fourth seeds had been hoping to finally break the Malaysia jinx, but fell short in the face of a fearless and fluid performance from their younger compatriots.
This win cements Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun as one of Malaysia’s most promising pairs, and sends a strong message ahead of the Olympic qualification period. With four World Tour titles now under their belt, they’ve proven they can stand toe-to-toe with the elite.
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