Badminton News: Another final, another disappointment for Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik where this time it’s the Indonesia Open 2023.

The world No. 3, playing in his fifth BWF World Tour final, couldn’t shake off his ‘bridesmaid’ tag after losing 21-17, 21-18 to India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty in a world champion vs. Asian champion match. game at Istora Senayan in Jakarta on Sunday.

Despite a strong start leading 7-3, it didn’t take long for India’s Thomas Cup heroes to step up their game and turn the tide.

Aaron-Wooi Yik seemed to have no answer for the Satwiksairaj-Chirag game as the latter sealed a comfortable victory.

The loss to Satwiksairaj-Chirag, which marked Aaron-Wooi Yik’s first encounter in nine encounters, couldn’t have come on a worse occasion.

“Aaron’s performance was poor. He was too indecisive on the front court,” said doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky, who won four Indonesia Open titles with former partner Ricky Subadja.

“All they have to do is keep being aggressive. Their attacking play has gotten them so far this week, but today, when it mattered most, they got passive and played too defensively. .”

“Thanks to the Indian pair. They played a great smooth game and were the best pair that day.”

“Nevertheless, it’s still a positive performance for Aaron/Wooi Yik. From the Singapore Open semi-finals to the Indonesia Open final, I’m sure it’s something they can build on. lean on before the next tournament at the Korea Open.” adds Rexy.

As a consolation, Aaron/Wooi Yik can still go home with a second wallet of US$43,750, or about Rs.657 million.

By becoming runners-up this week, Aaron/Wooi Yik became the first Malaysian pair to reach the men’s doubles final in 15 years at the Indonesia Open.

Article tags: Aaron Chia, Soh Wooi Yik, Rexy Mainaky, Indonesia Open 2023