National mixed doubles specialists Chan Peng Soon and Goh Liu Ying are a step closer to fulfilling their semi-final dream after progressing from the second round of 2015 Vietnam Open Grand Prix, yesterday.
The Malaysian pair surprised second seed pair from Indonesia, Praveen Jordan-Debby Susanto, winning 21-16, 21-12 in just 34 minutes.
Awaiting them in the quarter-finals are Andrei Adistia and Vita Marissa, also from Indonesia. They defeated China’s Wang Sijie-Ou DOngni 21-13, 19-21, 21-19 in the previous round.
About the match, Liu Ying commented that they have been well prepared to face Praveen-Debby partnership, but at the same time realized their opponents were far from their best form.
“After winning the first set, we had more confidence because they looked a bit out of shape. We took advantage of it,” he told Arena Metro.
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