Malaysia Open: ‘FukuMoto’ Set Sights on Growth
Yuki Fukushima and Mayu Matsumoto are already showing great early promise as a partnership.
· PREM KUMAR
The Japanese, both former world No.1s with previous partners, continued their impressive run by advancing to the PETRONAS Malaysia Open 2025 quarterfinals with a 21-19 21-17 win over fellow new pair Kim Hye Jeong/Kong Hee Yong.
It marks their ninth win in 11 matches since teaming up in November, a remarkable start that has them excited about the potential of the pairing.
“We are really excited (by this partnership),” said Matsumoto. “It’s also nice to play other new pairs. We are looking forward to more such matches.”