Aaron Chia & Soh Wooi Yik Smash Into China Open Final in Strong Comeback

Source : NewStraitsTimes

Malaysia’s top men’s doubles pair, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, have earned a spot in the final of the 2025 China Open in Changzhou.

They started their campaign with a confident first round win over Denmark’s Rasmus Kjaer Frederik and Frederik Sogaard, beating them 21‑19, 21‑15 in just 41 minutes. That kind of composure and accuracy set the tone for the rest of the tournament.

Next, they cleared the second round by defeating the French brothers Christo and Toma Junior Popov 21‑17, 21‑18 in 35 minutes to secure a place in the quarter finals.

In a thrilling semi final match, Aaron and Wooi  Yik delivered a dominant performance over India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, winning 21‑13, 21‑17 and advancing to the final without dropping a set.

This marks a meaningful bounce back after a shocking first round exit in the Japan Open. The pair have steadily regained form this season, already lifting trophies at the Thailand Open, Singapore Open, and the Badminton Asia Championships, plus a runner up finish at the Malaysia Masters.

Their journey to the final this week highlights their resilience and precision under pressure. They avoided top seeded pairs in their half of the draw and capitalized on opportunities, showcasing their skill at the Super 1000 level.

Fans in Malaysia and around the world are now waiting for the showdown that will decide the champion of one of badminton’s top tier events.

The Uncommon Breed

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