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Malaysia's doubles pairs eliminated at China Masters Super 750
Both Malaysian doubles teams have exited the China Masters after losing their semi-final matches at the World Tour Super 750 tournament. The pairs secured semi-finalist prize money of US$17,500 (RM71,400) each.
LSN Malaysia ·
Malaysia's challenge at the China Masters came to an end on Friday as Tee Kai Wun and Yap Roy King, along with Nur Azriyn Ayub and Tan Wee Kiong, both fell at the semi-final stage of the prestigious World Tour Super 750 championship.
The defeats mark the furthest either pairing was able to advance in the competition, with both teams competing among the world's elite badminton doubles players at the prestigious tournament.
Despite their semi-final exits, the Malaysian contingent secured significant prize purses as semi-finalists. Each pair earned US$17,500 in tournament earnings, equivalent to approximately RM71,400, providing valuable financial returns and ranking points for their respective teams as they continue their push through the international badminton circuit.
The China Masters remains one of the most competitive stops on the BWF World Tour calendar, attracting top-ranked pairs from across the globe. The tournament serves as a crucial championship opportunity for teams to accumulate ranking points and maintain their competitive standing heading into the latter stages of the season.