The Malaysian duo has been one of the most consistent men’s doubles pairs in the world in recent years. But they had never been able to get over the hump in a World Tour final. They had reached six finals previously, but they had lost all of them. But not until they entered the VICTOR Denmark Open 2023.
The win is a breakthrough for Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik. It shows that they are capable of winning the biggest tournaments in the world and keep going forward.
VICTOR Denmark Open 2023 In Odense, Denmark
Denmark Open 2023, a badminton tournament sponsored by VICTOR that took place at the Jyske Bank Arena in Odense, Denmark, from 17 to 22 October 2023. It was part of the BWF World Tour Super 750 tier.
The top badminton players from across the world compete in one of the prestigious competitions in the sport. Malaysia had a very good showing at the VICTOR Denmark Open 2023 when Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik won the men’s doubles championship.
Aaron-Wooi Yik’s Journey In VICTOR Denmark Open 2023
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Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik’s journey to the Denmark Open 2023 title was far from easy. They had to overcome some tough opponents along the way. During the semi-finals, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik defeated Kim Astrup and Anderson Skaarup Rasmussen from Denmark in a thrilling three-game match 16-21, 21-15, and 21-15.
They also faced the amazing pair from Indonesia, Mohammad Ahsan, and Hendra Setiawan in the semi-finals and won that round with 16-21, 21-5, and 21-15. In the final, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik faced off against the Indonesian pair, Shohibul Fikri and Bagas Maulana. However, they were simply no match for Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik on the day.
33 Minutes To Secure Their Win
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The Malaysian pair, Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik took just 33 minutes to overcome Shohibul-Bagas from Indonesia. Aaron-Soh has now beaten the Indonesian pairs in all four rounds.
The duo played with much confidence in the first set, taking an 11-7 lead within 7 minutes. The unseeded Indonesians were no match as they lost the first game 13-21 in 13 minutes. The second game saw the Indonesians fighting back but the superior Malaysians wrapped the game and match in 20 minutes with a total score of 21-13 and 21-17.
What’s Next For Aaron Chia And Soh Wooi Yik?
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Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik will now look to build on their success at the Denmark Open. They are the favorites of Malaysians to win the upcoming French Open. Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik are also predicted to win the gold medal at the 2024 Olympic Games. This is because they have shown that they are capable of beating the best pairs in the world.
In conclusion, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik’s victory at the Denmark Open 2023 is a major achievement for Malaysian badminton. It shows that Malaysia has a bright future in the men’s double badminton sport. They are still young players and have the potential to become one of the greatest men’s doubles pairs of all time. Next, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik will be looking to add more World Tour titles and major championships to their collection.
