Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun win French Open ending 22 year Malaysian drought

National men’s doubles shuttlers Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun claimed the French Open title on Sunday, October 25, at the Grand Arena Paris, defeating fellow Malaysians Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani 13-21, 21-15, 21-17 in an all-Malaysian final, as reported by The Star.

Ending a Two-Decade Drought in Paris

The victory concluded a 22-year title wait for Malaysia in the event’s men’s doubles category. Gan Teik Chai and Koo Kien Keat were the last players from the country to win the crown, accomplishing the feat back in 2004.

Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun Win First Title Since May

World No. 11 pair Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun had to battle back after dropping the opening game of the final. The triumph marked their first championship win since capturing the Malaysian Masters in May. It also followed a difficult stretch that included a first-round exit at the Denmark Open just a week prior.

The success carried extra significance following a period of disruption for the partnership. The two players had only recently reunited after spending nearly five months apart. The victory was Wei Chong's first major title since returning from a knee injury.

Reflections from the Champions

“We were the underdogs but we really wanted to perform well and bring home the title, and we did it,” Wei Chong told The Star after the match.

Kai Wun said they must maintain their form following their reunion. “We have been playing together for more than five years. Now that we are back together and have won a title, we hope to maintain this momentum,” he said.

Broader Results at the Grand Arena Paris

In other categories at the tournament, France’s Christo Popov defeated Indonesia’s Moh Zaki Ubaidillah 21-11, 14-21, 21-13 in the men’s singles final. In the women’s singles, South Korea’s An Se-young overcame India’s P. V. Sindhu 16-21, 21-11, 21-12. The women’s doubles title went to Japan’s Yuki Fukushima and Mayu Matsumoto, who beat Malaysia’s Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah 10-21, 21-17, 21-16. Finally, China’s Feng Yan Zhe and Huang Dongping defeated Malaysia’s Hoo Pang Ron and Lai Pei Jing 21-10, 21-13 in the mixed doubles.

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