PETALING JAYA – Malaysia’s mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie & Chan Wen Tse Bowed out in the semi-finals of the Taiwan Open yesterday, but their run is being hailed as a promising start given their short partnership duration. The duo lost 11-21, 15-21 to Indonesia’s Jafar Hidayatullah & Felisha Pasaribu.

A Month In, a Semi-Final Berth

The duo has been partnering for just about a month, making their semi-final showing at the Taiwan Open an impressive feat. Their coach, Nova Widianto, believes they met expectations, despite acknowledging areas needing refinement. “They’re not consistent yet, but still okay. Early on, I could see they were lacking in confidence,” he said.

Nova Widianto, Mixed Doubles Coach

Tang Jie and his former partner, Toh Ee Wei, won the Taiwan Open in 2023, ending Malaysia’s 19-year title drought in the mixed doubles category. However, with Ee Wei now temporarily paired with Loo Bing Kun, Tang Jie has found a new partner in Wen Tse.

Looking Ahead to the Malaysia Masters

The pair will skip the upcoming Thailand Open to prepare for the Malaysia Masters, scheduled from May 20 to 25. Fresh from their semi-final appearance, they will hope to gain more momentum and build on their progress. The draw for the Malaysia Masters will take place on Tuesday, the same day the Thailand Open begins.

Results From the Taiwan Open

• Men’s Singles: Loh Kean Yew (Singapore) bt Wang Tzu-wei (Taiwan) 21-18, 21-9; Chou Tien-chen (Taiwan) bt Ayush Shetty (India) 21-18, 21-17.
• Women’s Singles: Picturemon Opathog) (Thailand) bt Sim Yu-gen (China) 11-21, 21-15, 21-13; Tokaca Miyazaki (Japan) bt Unnai Hooda (India) 21-19, 21-11.
• Women’s Doubles: The En-to-Hunge (Taiwan)-Saya Hobara (Japan) 21-13, 21-15; The Holy Spirit (India) 21-14, 21-19.
• Mixed Doubles: Dejan Ferdinansyah-Siti Fadia Ramadhanti (Indonesia) bt Yuichi Shimogami-Sayaka Hobara (Japan) 21-19, 21-17; Jafar Hidayatullah-Felisha Pasaribu (Indonesia) bt Chen Tang Jie-Chan Wen Tse (Malaysia) 21-11, 21-15.

FAQs

Q: When will the Malaysia Masters take place?

A: The Malaysia Masters will take place from May 20 to 25, 2023.

Q: What was the final result for Chen Tang Jie & Chan Wen Tse in the Taiwan Open?

A: They lost in the semi-finals to Indonesia’s Jafar Hidayatullah & Felisha Pasaribu.

Did you know? The last time a Malaysian pair won the mixed doubles at the Taiwan Open was in 2004, when Koo Kien Keat-Chin Ee Hui achieved the feat.

Pro Tip: Keep an eye on Chen Tang Jie & Chan Wen Tse’s progress in the Malaysia Masters, as they look to build on their promising Taiwan Open campaign.

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