Thai Pair Create History – Korea Open: Finals
Zheng Si Wei and Huang Ya Qiong’s spotless record in finals this year – six wins from six finals – came to an end yesterday at the Korea Open 2019 where they ran aground against Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree…
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Zheng Si Wei and Huang Ya Qiong’s spotless record in finals this year – six wins from six finals – came to an end yesterday at the Korea Open 2019 where they ran aground against Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai in just 34 minutes, 21-14 21-13.
In beating Zheng/Huang, the Thais became the first pair to record two victories over the world champions, and the first from their country to win the Korea Open in any category.
It did take an extraordinary effort from the Thai pair though, and an inconsistent show from their rivals, for the historic win to materialise. Taerattanachai was in her element, and with her electric movement at the front, she overshadowed Huang Ya Qiong – no mean feat. Puavaranukroh converted most of the opportunities that were set up, his angled smashes regularly punching holes in the Chinese defence.