Kian Meng-Wee Kiong stun Indonesians at Korea Masters

Kian Meng-Wee Kiong stun Indonesians at Korea Masters

The professional pair pull of an upset to reach the second round.

Tan Kian Meng (right)-Tan Wee Kiong beat their opponents in 48 minutes.  (Bernama pic)
KUALA LUMPUR:
Professional men’s pair Tan Kian Meng-Tan Wee Kiong pulled of an upset when they defeated third seeds Pramudya Kusumawardana-Yeremia Erich Yoche Yacob Rambitan of Indonesia to advance to the second round of the Korea Masters in Gwangju, South Korea, today.

The unseeded pair battled for 48 minutes to overcome their opponents 21-11, 16-21, 22-20 in the first round at Gwangju Yeonju Stadium.

The Malaysians will face Choi Sol-gyu-Kim Won-ho in the second round tomorrow after the homesters beat compatriots Yong Jin-Na Sung-seung 21-19, 21-11.

Meanwhile, national mixed doubles pair Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai also advanced to the second round after beating Wang Chan-Jung Kyung-eun 21-12, 21-12 in straight games.

Soon Huat-Shevon will take on Misha Zilberman-Svetlana Zilberman in the second round tomorrow after the Israeli pair received a walkover from their opponents from India, Sai Pratheek.K-Reddy N Sikki.

However, professional singles player Cheam June Wei exited early when he lost to South Korean Jeon Hyeok-jin 11-21, 11-21.

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