KUALA LUMPUR: National men’s doubles pair Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun created a major upset today by beating 2020 Tokyo Olympics champions Lee Yang-Wang Chi Lin to win the Taipei Open.
The pair, ranked 36th in the world, displayed excellent fighting spirit as they played superbly to down the host pair 21-18 in the first set.
Lee-Chi Lin, the world number four pair and top seeds of the tournament, however, rebounded by beating the national pair 21-11 in the second game.
Undaunted, sixth seeds Wei Chong-Kai Wun improved their game in the decider and won 21-18 after 54 minutes of play.
This win is the second title for Wei Chong-Kai Wun this year after winning the India International Championship in January by beating Krishna Prasad Garaga-Vishnuvardhan Goud Panjala 21-18, 21-15.