Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun seize opportunity to defeat ‘tired’ Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik to lift Malaysia Masters crown

KUALA LUMPUR — The demanding schedule faced by 2022 world champions Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik is believed to have given an advantage to national men’s doubles pair Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun to overcome their seniors in the Malaysia Masters 2025 final here today, though credit must go for their hardwork.

Wei Chong-Kai Wun, entering as the fifth seeds, clinched their maiden title in the tournament by surprising the fourth seeds in the final at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil, with scores of 21-12, 15-21, 21-16, in a match that lasted 50 minutes. This victory redeemed their disappointment of being runners-up in the 2023 edition.

Kai Wun said they seized the opportunity after realizing that Aaron-Wooi Yik had reached two consecutive finals within a week, after a hard-fought victory at the Thailand Open 2025 last week, defeating William Kryger Boe-Christian Faust Kjaer of Denmark, 20-22, 21-17, 21-12 in the final.

“Perhaps their performance was slightly affected and their condition slowed down after playing almost every day lately. We played without pressure and didn’t think about champion or runners-up; the important thing was to prioritise our performance today,” he told reporters here today.

Wei Chong said the communication aspect on court with his partner has also improved after facing a poor run of form previously.