PETALING JAYA: Men’s doubles pair Aaron Tai-Kang Khai Xing are closing in on their senior teammates in the world rankings after continuing their giant-killing run at the Swiss Open. Aaron-Khai Xing, who are currently competing in Basel, climbed six spots in the latest world rankings to No. Kim Wai will adopt the same approach when Aaron-Khai Xing face another Indonesian pair, third seeds Leo Rolly Carnando-Bagas Maulana, in the second round. “I will take the same approach before the match and hopefully it can help them in that game,” he added. Also advancing to the second round were veteran pair Nur Mohd Azriyn Ayub-Tan Wee Kiong after they defeated the United States duo Chen Zhi Yi-Presley Smith 21-15, 21-14.

Source: The Star March 12, 2026 10:37 UTC