Thai Typhoon Strikes – Singapore Open: Doubles Finals
Thailand’s Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai won the biggest title of their career at the Singapore Open 2019 today, beating Malaysia’s Tan Kian Meng and Lai Pei Jing.
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The Thais, who had upset top seeds Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong yesterday, destroyed the Malaysian challenge in just 33 minutes. Continuing from where they left off in the semifinals, Puavaranukroh and Taerattanachai’s attacking intensity found no answers from Tan and Lai.
“I feel very happy and excited. There was no pressure on us, so we just tried to play our best and concentrate on the game,” said Taerattanachai.
Women’s doubles world champions Mayu Matsumoto/Wakana Nagahara withstood a strong challenge from young Korean pair Kim Hye Jeong/Kong Hee Yong, 21-17 22-20, for their first title since the French Open last year.