At the Swiss Open, Malaysian mixed doubles pair Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Lai Jemie and others advanced to the second round, showcasing strong performances. Notably, Goh Jin Wei shone in women’s singles, while Justin Hoh exited in the opening round.
The Swiss Open witnessed remarkable performances from Malaysian shuttlers, with top mixed doubles duo Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Lai Jemie advancing to the second round. They triumphed over Taiwan’s Cheng Zhi-ray and Yang Ching-tun with scores of 21-8 and 21-18 within 28 minutes at the St. Jakobshalle in Basel. Their upcoming match against Thailand’s Ruttanapak Oupthong and Jhenicha Sudjaipraparat includes an opportunity for revenge after a previous loss at the Thailand Open last year.
Additionally, Wong Tien Ci and Lim Chiew Sien secured their place in the mixed doubles next round by defeating Macau’s Leong Lok Chong and Ng Weng Chi with a score of 21-14 and 21-10. The pair is now set to face a challenging battle against France’s fourth seeds, Delphine Delrue and Thom Gicquel.
In women’s singles, Goh Jin Wei also excelled by reaching the second round after overcoming Taiwan’s Pai Yu-po with scores of 21-18 and 21-12 in merely 34 minutes. The former world junior champion will encounter a formidable opponent in Thailand’s second seed, Supanida Katethong.
However, Malaysia faced disappointment as men’s singles participant Justin Hoh exited early, losing to Japan’s Yushi Tanaka in the opening round with a score of 21-7 and 21-13.
In summary, Malaysian shuttlers performed admirably at the Swiss Open, with multiple players advancing to the next rounds. Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Lai Jemie, Wong Tien Ci and Lim Chiew Sien, and Goh Jin Wei all secured victories, showcasing their talent and determination. Nevertheless, Justin Hoh’s early exit underscores the unpredictable nature of the sport.
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