SAVED MATCH POINTS! Kang Khai Xing/Aaron Tai vs Chen Bo Yang/Liu Yi | Badminton Japan Open 2026

What a sensational comeback! Malaysia's rising junior stars Kang Khai Xing and Aaron Tai pulled off a massive upset on Day 1 of the Japan Open 2026 by knocking out China's world No. 8 and tournament 7th seeds, Chen Bo Yang and Liu Yi! After dropping the opening game 11-21, the young Malaysian duo showed incredible nerves of steel to survive an intense deuce in the second game, winning it 26-24. They carried that massive momentum into the decider, closing out the match 21-15 to book their ticket into the Round of 16! Match Score Overview: 🏸 Kang Khai Xing / Aaron Tai (MAS) def. Chen Bo Yang / Liu Yi (CHN) [7] 📊 Scores: 11-21, 26-24, 21-15 #Japanopen2026 #Kangkhaixing #aarontai #Badminton #Badmintonmalaysia #Badminton2026 Kang Khai Xing, Aaron Tai, Kang Khai Xing Aaron Tai, kang tai, kang tai japan open, Aaron Tai japan open 2026, kang tai vs Chen liu, chen bo yang liu yi, kang khai xing japan open 2026, Badminton, badminton malaysia, Japan open 2026, japan open, badminton japan open 2026, Daihatsu japan open 2026, badminton japan, badminton 2026, malaysia badminton 2026, badminton today, badminton live, badminton lovers, highlights badminton, live streaming badminton,