Tan Jie-Ee Wei win Korean open title

KUALA LUMPUR: The top mixed doubles pair, Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei, has delivered a special gift for Malaysia on the 67th anniversary of the country’s Independence Day by winning the Korean Open Badminton Championships 2024 earlier today.

According to Sinar Harian, this first title of the year was secured after the world number nine pair overcame the challenge of the Chinese duo, Guo Xin Wa-Li Qian, in a thrilling final at the Mokpo Indoor Stadium in Seoul.

After losing the first set 17-21 to Xin Wa-Li Qian, the Malaysian pair bounced back to win the second set 21-13, forcing the match into a decisive third set.

Tang Jie-Ee Wei maintained their positive momentum in the third set to clinch the championship with a 21-13 victory in 59 minutes of play.

This victory earned them a prize money of USD 33,180 (RM 143,335).

Xin Wa-Li Qian, on the other hand, received the runner-up prize of USD 15,960 (RM 68,946).

For the record, the Korean Open is the first Super 500 title in their three final appearances this season.

This success is expected to inspire the Malaysian women’s doubles pair, Pearly Tan-M Thinaah, as they face the home team representatives, Jeong Na-eun and Kim Hye-jeong, in the final this afternoon.