Pei Kee-Mei Xing bow out after breakthrough Super 1000 run in China
Despite the defeat, Pei Kee-Mei Xing can hold their heads high after making it this far for the first time in a Super 1000 tournament — marking a new milestone in their partnership.
Their campaign in Changzhou will be best remembered for their stunning win over Japan's world No. 8 Rin Iwanaga-Kie Nakanishi in the last 16.
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