Sydney, Australia — Malaysia’s leading mixed doubles pairing, Chen Tang Jie–Toh Ee Wei, opened their 2025 Australian Open campaign in style, sealing a straight-games win to march confidently into the second round.
The world No. 4 pair needed only 39 minutes to overcome their compatriots Wong Tien Ci–Lim Chiew Sien, taking the match 21-19, 21-9 at the Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre.
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Chen Tang Jie–Toh Ee Wei vs. Wong Tien Ci–Lim Chiew Sien | 2025 Australian Open (R1):
A Confident Start for Malaysia’s Top Mixed Doubles Pair
Despite this being their first-ever meeting, Tang Jie–Ee Wei immediately imposed control against the world No. 36 Malaysian pair. Their sharp net control and quick transitions allowed them to pull away comfortably in the second game.
As the tournament’s top seeds in this Super 500 event, the Malaysian duo now turn their attention to the second round, where they will face Taiwan’s Liu Kuang Heng–Jheng Yu Chieh.
Malaysia holds a 2–0 head-to-head advantage, including a straight-games win (21-19, 21-14) at the Japan Open in August—making them strong favorites to book a quarterfinal berth.
Other Malaysian Results: Arif–Roy King Start Strong
In men’s doubles, the rising Malaysian pair Wan Arif Wan Junaidi–Yap Roy King kicked off their campaign with a composed performance, beating Australia’s Phillip Halim–Landon Hosea Kurniawan 21-18, 21-11.
Their next challenge will be a Malaysia–Korea combination:
Goh V Shem–Choi Sol Gyu, a seasoned partnership known for power and experience.
With the Australian Open acting as one of the final tournaments before the season closes, strong results here are crucial for Malaysia’s Olympic qualification pathways, season-ending rankings, and momentum heading into 2026.
The form displayed by Chen Tang Jie–Toh Ee Wei signals they are ready to push deep into the tournament—potentially targeting their first title since mid-season.
