Zheng Siwei (L)/Huang Yaqiong compete during the mixed doubles semifinals match between Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong of China and Tan Kian Meng/Lai Pei Jing of Malaysia at the Indonesia Open 2019 badminton tournament in Jakarta, Indonesia, July 20, 2019. [Photo/Xinhua]
JAKARTA - China secured the mixed doubles title of Indonesia Open as its pairs outclassed their opponents in the semifinals on Saturday.
The victory of Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong over Malaysian pair Tan Kian Men/Lai Pei Jing in the last match has affirmed China´s title of the event.
Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong of China compete against Marcus Ellis and Lauren Smith of England on day four of the Bli Bli Indonesia Open at Istora Gelora Bung Karno on July 19, 2019 in Jakarta, Indonesia. [Photo/VCG]
The top mixed doubles pair from China beat the Malaysian contenders in 35 minutes with scores of 21-12 and 21-16.
In the final match slated for Sunday, Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong will vie against their compatriots Wang Yilu/Huang Dongping who beat another Malaysian pair Chan Peng Soon/Goh Liu Ying.
Wang Yilu/Huang Dongping outclassed the Malaysian pair 21-13, 22-20 in 43 minutes.
Zheng Siwei (L)/Huang Yaqiong compete during the mixed doubles semifinals match between Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong of China and Tan Kian Meng/Lai Pei Jing of Malaysia at the Indonesia Open 2019 badminton tournament in Jakarta, Indonesia, July 20, 2019.
