Malaysia's doubles teams are on fire at the French Open! A whopping eight pairs have advanced to the last 16, a remarkable turnaround after a disappointing Denmark Open. This success is a testament to the nation's doubles prowess.
But here's the exciting part: the second-round matches are set to be thrilling! In the men's category, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, the world's second-best pair, redeemed themselves from their Denmark Open exit by defeating Indonesia's Carnando-Maulana. They'll now face fellow Malaysians Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi, who had a straightforward win over an Indian duo.
And this is where it gets intense: Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani, ranked 4th globally, faced a scare against the Denmark Open champions Hoki-Kobayash, but they emerged victorious in a nail-biting three-game match. Next up for them is a Taiwanese pair.
In other matches, Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun are anticipated to have a challenging encounter with England's Lane-Vendy, who have been on a roll lately. Wan Arif Wan Junaidi and Yap Roy King will face Chinese opposition, while Pearly Tan and M Thinaah will also take on a Chinese duo in the women's doubles.
The mixed doubles category sees Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei up against a Taiwanese pair, and Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Lai Jemie facing a Scottish duo.
With such impressive performances, the question arises: Can Malaysia's doubles teams maintain this momentum and secure multiple podium finishes? Share your predictions and thoughts in the comments below!
