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Malaysian pair Pang Ron-Pei Jing reach Denmark Open semis
The mixed doubles combination continued their giant-killing run at the Denmark Open on Wednesday, dispatching higher-ranked Japanese opponents to secure a place in the semi-finals.
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Malaysia's Pang Ron-Pei and Jing Jing advanced to the semi-finals of the Denmark Open after a straight-games victory over Japan's Akira Koga and Natsu Saito in Copenhagen.
The Malaysian pair, ranked 51st in the world, delivered another upset performance against their 18th-ranked Japanese counterparts, adding to their impressive tournament showing.
Pang Ron-Pei and Jing Jing have emerged as one of the standout stories of the tournament, with their consistent ability to overcome opponents ranked significantly higher proving a major threat to their semi-final opponents.
The pair will face their next challenge in the semi-final round as they look to maintain their momentum and push further in the prestigious European championship event.
The Denmark Open is one of the season's key tournaments on the badminton calendar, drawing elite players from across the globe.