Man-Tee face Sze Fei-Izzuddin in all-Malaysian final as 22-year wait for Paris title ends
Two Malaysian men's doubles pairs have reached the French Open final, ensuring a title for the country after a 22-year drought. The final will feature Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani against Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun.
Why it matters
This represents a significant milestone for Malaysian badminton on the international stage.
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's 22-year wait for the French Open men's doubles badminton title is over after Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani and Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun reached the final in Paris.
Sze Fei-Izzuddin survived a rollercoaster semi-final to beat Indonesia's Leo Rolly-Daniel Marthin 22-20, 21-9 at the Grand Arena Paris on Saturday (Oct 24).
Independent shuttlers Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani. —LOW LAY PHON/The Star
Wei Chong-Kai Wun also advanced without dropping a game, defeating Indonesia's Raymond Indra-Nikolaus Joaquin 21-16, 21-15 in the other semi-final.
Malaysia have not won the title since Gan Teik Chai-Koo Kien Keat's victory in the 2004 edition.
In Sunday's (Oct 25) final, it could be anyone's game, although Sze Fei-Izzuddin hold the edge, having beaten Wei Chong-Kai Wun twice in their three meetings.
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