Badminton: Jimmy-Pei Jing advance to Korean Masters final | The Star
Malaysian mixed doubles pair Jimmy Wong and Lai Pei Jing have secured their spot in the final of the 2025 Korea Masters after a fiercely contested semi-final at the Wonkwang University Cultural and Sports Centre in Iksan. They defeated local favourites An Yun‑seong and Lee Yu‑lim in three sets — 21-14, 19-21, 21-15 — to book their place in the championship match. The third-seeded pair remain in pursuit of their first title together despite reaching six finals earlier this year without clinching the trophy. In the final they face the Korean duo Kim Jae‑hyeon and Jeong Na‑eun, who advanced via straight sets in the other semi. Wong and Pei Jing’s journey reflects growing maturity and resilience, as they aim to break through and capture the top prize.
The Key points
- Malaysian pair Jimmy Wong & Lai Pei Jing reached the Korea Masters final.
- They beat South Korea’s An Yun-seong/Lee Yu-lim in three sets: 21-14, 19-21, 21-15.
- Venue: Wonkwang University Cultural and Sports Centre, Iksan, South Korea.
- The duo are seeded third in the tournament.
- They’ve lost six previous finals this season yet still haven’t won a title together.
- Their upcoming final opponent is Kim Jae-hyeon & Jeong Na-eun (Korea).
- The semi-final lasted 59 minutes, showing intensity and comeback ability.
- Wong-Pei Jing’s partnership began in April and is showing consistent form.
- Coach emphasises enjoyment and process over pressure to win.
- A win would mark their maiden pair title at a major BWF World Tour event.
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