Tang Jie-Su Yin stay positive despite early exit

By the Editorial Team · Thursday, September 3, 2026

Malaysian mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie and Cheng Su Yin were eliminated in the first round of the China Masters but remain hopeful about improving their performance ahead of the Asian Games starting in September. Their early exit highlights the limited time they have to enhance coordination and communication before the continental competition.

Malaysian mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie and Cheng Su Yin remain optimistic about their chances at the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games despite an early exit at the China Masters tournament. The duo suffered a first-round defeat at the Shenzhen Arena on Tuesday, falling 14-21, 19-21 to Chinese opponents Guo Xinwa and Chen Fanghui in their inaugural competitive match together.

With the Asian Games scheduled to begin on September 19 and run through October 4, the loss leaves the Malaysian pair with limited time to address areas in need of improvement. Nonetheless, Cheng Su Yin expressed confidence following the match, acknowledging room for growth but emphasizing that there is still time to refine their gameplay ahead of the continental competition.

“I think it’s not bad. We still have a lot of things to improve on,” Su Yin remarked in a post-match interview conducted by the Badminton World Federation (BWF).

Chen Tang Jie echoed this measured outlook, noting moments of promise despite their defeat. He cited overhastiness in critical points as a factor in their loss, particularly in the closing stages of rallies. “I was too rushed, especially in the final two shots,” Chen said. He added that the pair must work on communication and rhythm to enhance their coordination on court.

Meanwhile, Cheng Su Yin’s former mixed doubles partner, Hoo Pang Ron, began his campaign on a stronger note with his new partner Lai Pei Jing. The Malaysian duo defeated Hong Kong’s Chan Yin Chak and Ng Tsz Yau 21-12, 16-21, 21-11 to advance to the second round of the China Masters. They are set to meet sixth-seeded Chinese pair Cheng Xing and Zhang Chi, a match that presents a significant challenge for a spot in the quarter-finals.

Also competing are Malaysians Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Lai Jemie, who will face Japan’s Akira Koga and Natsu Saito. This will be the first encounter between the two pairs. However, Soon Huat is familiar with Saito from previous matches when she partnered with Hiroki Midorikawa. The Malaysian duo has had difficulties against Saito and Midorikawa, including a defeat at last year’s Indonesian Masters.

As they prepare for the Asian Games, Malaysian mixed doubles players will be keen to leverage their remaining time in China to address weaknesses and fine-tune their strategies in hopes of a stronger showing at the continental multi-sport event.

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