KUALA LUMPUR | Men’s pair Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani came good to reach their second final of the year on Saturday.
The world No 18 played to form as they downed Indonesia’s world No 23 Pramudya Kusumawardana-Yeremia Erich Yoche Yacob Rambitan 21-18, 21-18 in the semi-finals of the Swiss Open.
It was an excellent result for the pair, who have quickly put their first-round exit at the All-England behind them.
It will be Sze Fei-Izzuddin’s second final appearance after nailing the German Open,their maiden BWF World Tour title, earlier this month. Unfortunately, hopes of an all-Malaysian final did not materialise after second seeds Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik were bundled out of the competition.
The Olympic bronze medallists fizzled out when it mattered as they went down 22-20, 13-21, 21-8 to Indonesia’s world No 9 Fajar Alfian-Muhammad Rian Ardianto.
It was a huge blow for the world No 8 whose standings in the top eight are looking increasingly under threat.
In mixed doubles, sixth seeds Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie got the better of fourth seeds Tan Kian Meng-Lai Pei Jing 21-17, 24-22.
The world No 13 meets German eighth seeds Mark Lamsfuss-Isabel Lohau in the final.
In women’s doubles, Vivian Hoo-Lim Chiew Sien’s fine run ended after they lost 21-10, 21-16 to Bulgarian third seeds Gabriela Stoeva-Stefani Stoeva. SUMBER: NST
