Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi stun top Chinese duo to reach Japan Open semis
According to The Star, the duo, who have been in fine form throughout the tournament, clinched a 25-23, 21-19 win over the world No. 6-ranked Chinese pair at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium today.
The victory marked their second triumph over Liang and Wang in five encounters.
Yew Sin, whose recent marriage to former Japanese badminton star Aya Ohori seems to be fueling his confidence, played superbly alongside Ee Yi.
They will next face South Korea's world No. 3 duo, Seo Seung-jae and Kim Won-ho, for a place in the final.
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