Giant-killers Pang Ron-Pei Jing charge into China Masters final
Malaysian mixed doubles pair Hoo Pang Ron and Lai Pei Jing have reached the final of the China Masters after defeating several higher-ranked opponents. This marks a significant achievement for the duo, who only began playing together four months ago.
Why it matters
The pair's rapid rise in the world rankings highlights a major breakthrough in international badminton competition.
Hoo Pang Ron-Lai Pei Jing have beaten four higher-ranked pairs en route to their first ever final. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA: Independent mixed doubles shuttlers Hoo Pang Ron-Lai Pei Jing’s fairy tale run at the China Masters continued today with a convincing win over a higher-ranked home pair to enter the final.
It marked the first time that they have entered the final of a World Tour Super 750 championships just four months after teaming up.
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