Smashing show by Malaysian shuttlers in Spain

Smashing show by Malaysian shuttlers in Spain

S Kisona, Tee Kai Wun-Teoh Mei Xing and Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun win their respective categories.

Our stars in Spain (from left) S Kisona, Tee Kai Wun, Teoh Mei Xing and Man Wei Cheng.
KUALA LUMPUR:
National women’s singles shuttler S Kisona won the Spanish International title last night, beating compatriot Goh Jin Wei in La Nucia.

The 2019 SEA Games champion bettered the two-time junior world champion Jin Wei to secure a 21-14, 21-19 win in the final after 31 minutes.

It was Kisona’s second win against Jin Wei, after having triumphed over the Penangite in the 2018 Thailand Masters.

Earlier, in the semifinals, Kisona outclassed French player Yaelle Hoyaux 21-18, 21-10, while Jin Wei eliminated fellow Malaysian Eoon Qi Xuan 21-17, 21-11.

Meanwhile, Tee Kai Wun-Teoh Mei Xing clinched the mixed doubles title, upsetting third seeds Callum Hemming-Jessica Pugh of England.

It was a 50-minute hard battle for the duo, before securing their first international title with a 21-15, 13-21, 21-19 win.

It turned out to be a double joy for Kai Wun when he partnered Man Wei Chong to bag the men’s doubles title as well.

The youngsters defeated Lucas Corvee-Ronan Labar of France 21-15, 21-18 after a close fight in the second set.

Earlier, in the last four stage, Kai Wun-Wei Chong eliminated Matthew Clare-Ethan Van Leeuwen of England, 21-11, 21-11 to advance to the final.

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