M’sian duo Soon Huat-Shevon reach into Kumamoto Masters semi-finals

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15 Nov 2024 • 10:59 AM MYT
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NATIONAL mixed doubles pair Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Lai showcased their dominance at the Kumamoto Masters in Japan, advancing to the semi-finals with an impressive straight-sets victory over Japan’s Hiroki Midorikawa and Natsu Saito.

The world No. 10 duo defeated Midorikawa-Saito, ranked world No. 20, in just 35 minutes, clinching the match 21-16, 21-13.

This victory marks their fifth consecutive win against the Japanese pair, further solidifying their head-to-head record.

They will face the winners of the upcoming quarter-final between China’s Guo Xin Wa-Chen Fang Hui and the USA’s Presley Smith-Jennie Gai, who are set to compete later today.