Aaron-Wooi Yik Face Crucial Test at World Tour Finals in Hangzhou

KUALA LUMPUR — Men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik faces a tough challenge to progress beyond the group stage at the World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, starting Wednesday, Dec 11.

Ranked No. 5 in the world, the Malaysians are in a competitive Group B alongside No. 4 Fajar Alfian-Muhammad Rian Ardianto, No. 6 He Ji Ting-Ren Xiang Yu from China, and No. 11 Sabar Karyaman Gutama-Muhammad Reza Pahlevi Isfahani of Indonesia.

Aaron-Wooi Yik's campaign will depend on a strong start, with their opening match against He Ji Ting-Ren Xiang Yu on Wednesday, followed by a crucial clash against Fajar-Rian on Thursday. A poor result could leave them needing a must-win performance against the All-England champions.