Man-Tee make coach Herry proud in Istora by knocking out Indian pair for first time

Malaysia'ss Tee Kai Wun, left, and Man Wei Chong celebrate after winning. - AP
PETALING JAYA: National men's doubles players Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun were jumping for joy at the Istora Senayan in Jakarta after reaching the semi-finals of the Indonesian Open on Friday (June 6).
World No. 10 Wei Chong-Kai Wun, who trains under coach Herry Iman Pierngadi, pulled off an incredible 21-19, 21-16 win against India's Satwik Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty in 43 minutes in the quarter-finals.
It was their first win five meeting against the fast-attacking Indian players.
Their most recent encounter against Satwik-Chirag at the Indian Open in January ended in a disappointing defeat but today they turned their fortunes in sensational form.
They will play the winners of the match between professionals and world No. 1 Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani and Sabar Karyaman-Moh Reza of Indonesia next.

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