Having failed to live up to expectations since winning the 2010 PROTON Malaysia Open Super series last January, Kien Keat-Boon Heong has come in from much criticism.
Former world No. 1s Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong finally ended a 16-month title drought in Open tournaments when they captured the YONEX However, the duo have seldom let it get them down & are finally glad to have returned to the winner’s circle with a 21-16, 21-7 victory over Indonesia’s Alvent Yulianto Chandra-Hendra Aprida Gunawan.
Although the victory was simpler than expected (following an injury to Alvent), they are still satisfied with the win, said a relieved Kien Keat.
The Commonwealth Games gold took home the winner’s cheque for US$9,480 while the Indonesians had to be satisfied with US$4,560.
We will take a day’s rest before continuing with our training. Our next event is the Sudirman Cup at the finish of the month & I will try my best to help the country get to the final.
In a close first game, the Malaysians, with the winds at their back, played a smart tactical game to move the Indonesians all over the court before moving in for the kill.
The ploy worked to perfection as they carved out a 21-16 victory. In the second game, The Malaysians were more aggressive but didn’t must work hard after Alvent picked up his injury.
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