China’s No 1 pair deny Pang Ron-Pei Jing again in French Open
Malaysian mixed doubles pair Hoo Pang Ron and Lai Pei Jing were defeated by China's world No. 1 pair, Feng Yan Zhe and Huang Dong Ping, in the French Open final. This marks the third time the Chinese duo has defeated the Malaysians in tournament play.
Why it matters
The match highlights the rapid rise of the Malaysian pair, who reached a historic final in their ninth tournament together, despite falling short of their first World Tour title.
Hoo Pang Ron-Lai Pei Jing have made it to four semi-finals and two finals in the nine tournaments they have played together since teaming up in May. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA: National mixed doubles pair Hoo Pang Ron-Lai Pei Jing’s remarkable run at the French Open came to an end in the final today when they were outplayed by China’s world No 1 pair, Feng Yan Zhe-Huang Dong Ping.
It was the second time that the Chinese pair had denied the Malaysians their first World Tour title after their encounter in the China Masters final last month.
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