Sze Fei-Izzuddin stopped by world champs in Japan Open semis
Malaysian badminton pair Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani were eliminated in the Japan Open semi-finals by world No. 1 duo Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae. The Malaysians lost in three sets after a 57-minute match.
Why it matters
The loss highlights the competitive nature of the World Tour Super 750 circuit and the ongoing rivalry between the Malaysian pair and the South Korean world champions.
Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani had been hoping to add the Japan Open to the two titles they have won this season. (EPA Images pic)
PETALING JAYA: National men's doubles pair Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani fell to South Korea's world No 1 duo Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae in the semi-final of the Japan Open today.
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