Pang Ron-Pei Jing on guard as German danger awaits in French Open quarters
Malaysian badminton pair Hoo Pang Ron and Lai Pei Jing have advanced to the French Open quarter-finals. They are preparing to face a German duo who recently defeated several top-seeded players.
Why it matters
The match is a significant test for the Malaysian pair as they attempt to maintain their momentum following a strong performance at the Denmark Open.
PETALING JAYA: Professional shuttlers Hoo Pang Ron-Lai Pei Jing will be out to avoid becoming the next victims of German giantkillers Marvin Seidel-Nguyen Thuc Phuong at the French Open.
Pang Ron-Pei Jing kept the Malaysian flag flying high after defeating Taiwan’s Liu Kuang-heng-Hsu Yin-hui 21-13, 13-21, 21-17 in the second round on Thursday (Oct 22) at the Arena Grand Paris.
It was their second win against the Taiwanese pair after winning against them at the China Masters last month.
But it was Seidel-Thuc Phuong who stole the limelight when they sent second seeds and one of the title favourites Jiang Zhenbang-Wei Yaxin of China packing with a thrilling 21-17, 14-21, 22-20 win in another second round match.
A day earlier, the German pair had stunned Malaysia’s Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie 17-21, 21-15, 22-20 in the opening round.
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