Securing a Place in the Japan Open Quarter-finals for Soon Huat and Shevon
The Japan Open, a prestigious World Tour Super 750 event, is currently underway at the Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo, offering a total prize money of US$950,000 (RM4 million). The tournament has attracted top players from around the world, including Malaysia's Hoo Pang Ron-Cheng Su Yin and Jiang Zhen Bang-Wei Ya Xin.
In the doubles event, Hoo Pang Ron-Cheng Su Yin and Jiang Zhen Bang-Wei Ya Xin have progressed to the quarter-finals. Their opponents in this round will be Soon Huat-Shevon, who secured their place after a victorious match against Terry Hee-Jin Yu with a score of 21-14, 21-17. The quarter-finals match for the doubles event will take place today.
The winners of the doubles event will receive a cash prize of US$70,300 (RM299,148) each, while the runners-up will take home US$33,250 (RM141,494) per pair. The specific prize money breakdown for the winners and runners-up in the singles events of the Japan Open in 2021 is not yet available, but for reference, the 2025 Japan Open offers the following:
- **Singles Event**: - **Winner**: $66,500 - **Runner-up**: $32,300 - **Doubles Event**: - **Winner**: $70,300 per pair - **Runner-up**: $33,250 per pair
Four men's doubles pairs, two mixed doubles, and one women's doubles from Malaysia are also competing in the tournament. While the exact figures for the 2021 event are not yet known, it's clear that these Malaysian players are vying for a significant share of the total prize money.
As the tournament progresses, fans and spectators alike are eager to see how the Malaysian players will fare in the upcoming matches. The Japan Open, with its high stakes and international participation, promises an exciting and competitive event for all badminton enthusiasts.
In the ongoing Japan Open tournament, Hoo Pang Ron-Cheng Su Yin and Jiang Zhen Bang-Wei Ya Xin are Malaysian players advancing in the doubles event, contesting in the quarter-finals. The doubles event, known for its substantial prize money, offers US$70,300 (RM299,148) to the winners, a significant amount for any sports professionals, including those from Malaysia, like these participants.
