Koo-Tan bag doubles title easily, thanks to Alven’s injury

AN injury to Alven Yulianto made it easier for Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong to win the men’s doubles title.

The top seeded Malaysians defeated Alven-Hendra Gunawan of Indonesia 21-16, 21-7 win in less than 30 minutes in the final last night.

Except for a brief fight in the opening game, the Indonesians threw the second game as Alven’s movements were hampered due to a groin injury.

To Kien Keat, it was still a big achievement because a long wait for their first title has finally ended. Kien Keat-Boon Heong had been left disappointed several times over the year since they last won the Malaysia Open Super Series in January last year.

“Although our opponents were not at their best, we are satisfied with our win. I think, Alven was suffering from an injury,” said Kien Keat.

“It feels good to finally win at home again.

“We still need to do a lot of work to improve our combination and we will work on it.”

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