Copenhagen: The men’s doubles pair, ranked World No. 25 – Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun, displayed their prowess by defeating the French duo Lucas Corvee and Ronan Labar in a straight-set victory of 21-17, 21-18 in the opening round of the Copenhagen World Championships on Tuesday.
Highlights of Man Wei Chong/Tee Kai Wun vs. Lucas Corvee/Ronan Labar in the first round of 2023 World Championships:
Looking ahead, Man and Tee were scheduled to face South Korea’s World No. 14 pair Choi Sol Gyu and Kim Won Ho in the second round. However, due to the Korean pair’s withdrawal from the competition, Man and Tee received an automatic bye in the second round. They now await the outcome of the match between China’s Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang, or the French duo Christo Popov and Toma Junior Popov, to determine their opponents in the third round.
In the men’s singles category, defending champion Viktor Axelsen experienced a smooth sail through the second round, defeating Christo Popov with a decisive score of 21-6, 21-8. Axelsen is set to face Taiwan’s Chou Tien Chen in an highly anticipated clash in the third round.
Adding to the success, Singapore’s 2021 men’s singles World Champion, Loh Kean Yew, showcased his skill by prevailing over Ade Resky Dwicahyo of Arzebaijian with a commanding score of 21-4, 21-11. This victory sets the stage for an exciting third round encounter against India’s HS Prannoy.
