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Malaysia Open: Wei Chong-Kai Wun make it a grand day by checking into semis

Published on 10 Jan 2025 9:14:05 PM

National shuttlers Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun continued their fine run in the men’s doubles in the Malaysia Open by storming into the semi-finals.

The world No. 14 pair brushed past world No. 29 French brothers Toma Junior Popov-Christo Popov 21-15, 21-11 on Friday (Jan 10).

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National shuttlers Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun continued their fine run in the men’s doubles in the Malaysia Open by storming into the semi-finals.

The world No. 14 pair brushed past world No. 29 French brothers Toma Junior Popov-Christo Popov 21-15, 21-11 on Friday (Jan 10).

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