Japan Open: Fresh Start Excites Wang
Two-time Olympic champion Wang Chi-Lin is thrilled by the potential of his partnership with Chiu Hsiang Chieh, his new sidekick post the retirement of Lee Yang.
· PREM KUMAR
Lee stepped aside following their gold medal success at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games but Wang has returned to action just 16 days later at the DAIHATSU Japan Open 2024.
And the new chapter got off to a flyer – Wang and the 21-year-old Chiu swept past sixth-seeded home favourites Takuro Hoki/Yugo Kobayashi in straight games at the Yokohama Arena on Tuesday.
“I’m filled with excitement as it’s a new start. I was looking forward to going out on to the court and fortunately we played well enough to beat the local heroes,” said Wang after the 33-minute 21-16 21-13 win.