KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- World junior champions Kang Khai Xing-Aaron Tai smashed their way to the maiden World Tour title, ousting Chia Weijie-Lwi Sheng Hao at the Syed Modi India International in Lucknow, today.
In an all-Malaysian affair at the Babu Banarasi Das U.P. Badminton Academy, the sixth-seeded pair came out tops to stun the third-seeded opponents 21-9, 21-19, claiming their second title of the season in 32 minutes.
The world number 57's victory in the Super 300 tournament also extended their head-to-head lead over the world number 45 duo.
Khai Xing-Aaron had previously defeated Weijie-Sheng Hao, 21-18, 21-7, to win the Malaysia Super 100 2025 tournament in Iskandar Puteri last month.
Khai Xing-Aaron claimed the winner's prize of USD18,760 (approximately RM 78,352), while runners-up Weijie-Sheng Hao earned USD 9,120 (approximately RM 37,688).
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