Malaysia Open: Second Bite at Cherry
Finals day at PETRONAS Malaysia Open 2024 presents two pairs – Yuta Watanabe/Arisa Higashino and Wang Chang/Liang Wei Keng – with a shot at redemption, a year after losing their title matches at Axiata Arena.
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Watanabe/Higashino, who bettered Jiang Zhen Bang/Wei Ya Xin 21-15 12-21 21-15 in the semis, will not only have the chance to overcome the disappointment of their meek straight games defeat to Zheng Si Wei/Huang Ya Qiong last year, but also to etch their names in the tournament annals as the first Japanese mixed doubles champions.
“Losing is normal but here’s another opportunity to win a new match. We want to make the best use of it,” said Watanabe.
Winless in three meetings against their Korean opponents Kim Won Ho/Jeong Na Eun, the second seeds want to put things right this time.