Aaron-Wooi Yik make it a perfect day for Malaysia at Axiata Arena
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2026-01-07,KUALA LUMPUR
Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik completed a perfect day for the national shuttlers on Wednesday, advancing to the second round of the Malaysia Open.
The world No. 2 defeated Americans Chen Zhi Yi-Presley Smith 21-11, 21-19 at Axiata Arena to maintain their winning streak against the world No. 32.
Their last encounter was in the opening round of last year's tournament, where the Malaysians won in three games.
Aaron-Wooi Yik now lead the head-to-head record 2-0.
They will meet either China's Chen Xu Jun-Liu Yang or Taiwan's Liu Kuang Heng-Yang Po Han in the second round.
Earlier, mixed doubles Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai, men's singles Leong Jun Hao, and men's doubles Arif Junaidi-Yap Roy King also advanced to the second round of their respective events.