Saarbrücken, Germany, October 30, 2026: Malaysia’s Aaron Tai and Yap Roy King continued their impressive run at the 2026 HYLO Open on Friday, defeating Chinese Taipei’s fifth seeds Chiu Hsiang Chieh and Wang Chi-Lin 21-16, 21-17 to reach the men’s doubles semifinals.
Independent mixed doubles pair Hoo Pang Ron and Lai Pei Jing also booked their place in the last four, overcoming Hong Kong’s seventh seeds Chan Yin Chak and Ng Tsz Yau 21-17, 21-17 at Saarlandhalle.
The two victories ensured Malaysia would have representatives in both the men’s doubles and mixed doubles semifinals of the BWF World Tour Super 500 tournament.
Aaron Tai-Yap Roy King Continue Winning Run at HYLO Open
Aaron Tai and Yap Roy King maintained their momentum with another straight-game victory, defeating Chiu Hsiang Chieh and Wang Chi-Lin of Chinese Taipei 21-16, 21-17.
The Malaysians took the opening game 21-16 before completing the quarterfinal contest 21-17 in the second.
The result followed their impressive second-round victory over Indonesia’s world No. 7 pair Sabar Karyaman Gutama and Moh Reza Pahlevi Isfahani, whom they defeated 22-20, 21-19 on Thursday.
Aaron and Roy King entered the HYLO Open looking to regain momentum after second-round exits at the Denmark Open and French Open.
Earlier in October, the Malaysian pair captured the Arctic Open Super 500 title in Finland, their first championship since being reunited.
Their latest semifinal appearance provides another opportunity to build on that success.
Watch Highlights: Aaron Tai/Yap Roy King vs. Chiu Hsiang Chieh/Wang Chi-Lin – 2026 HYLO Open Quarterfinal
Video source: Badminton Pro
Aaron-Yap to Face Denmark’s Christian Faust Kjaer-Rasmus Kjaer
Aaron and Roy King will face Denmark’s Christian Faust Kjaer and Rasmus Kjaer in Saturday’s men’s doubles semifinals.
The Danish pair advanced after defeating compatriots William Kryger Boe and Rasmus Espersen 21-13, 21-11 in their quarterfinal.
For the Malaysians, another victory would secure their second BWF World Tour Super 500 final appearance of October, following their Arctic Open triumph.
Hoo Pang Ron-Lai Pei Jing Reach Another European Semifinal
Malaysia’s Hoo Pang Ron and Lai Pei Jing continued their strong European campaign by defeating Hong Kong’s Chan Yin Chak and Ng Tsz Yau 21-17, 21-17 in the mixed doubles quarterfinals.
The world No. 24 Malaysians overcame the tournament’s seventh seeds in straight games to secure another semifinal appearance.
Hoo and Lai have enjoyed a productive run in recent weeks, reaching the Denmark Open semifinals before finishing runners-up at the French Open last Sunday.
The pair also reached the China Masters final in September, highlighting their progress since forming their partnership approximately six months ago.
At the HYLO Open, they began with a 21-13, 21-13 victory over the Netherlands’ Joep Strooper and Sterre Bang before eliminating Chinese Taipei’s world No. 10 combination Yang Po-Hsuan and Hu Ling Fang 21-9, 21-16 in the second round.
Friday’s victory over Chan and Ng extended their run to three consecutive straight-game wins in Saarbrücken.
Watch Highlights: Hoo Pang Ron/Lai Pei Jing vs. Chan Yin Chak/Ng Tsz Yau – 2026 HYLO Open Quarterfinal
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Hoo-Lai Face France’s Thom Gicquel-Delphine Delrue
Hoo and Lai will meet France’s Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue in Saturday’s mixed doubles semifinals.
The Malaysians are seeking another final appearance after finishing runners-up to China’s Feng Yan Zhe and Huang Dong Ping at the French Open.
Despite their recent success, Hoo and Lai have emphasized the importance of taking each tournament one match at a time while continuing to improve their partnership.
A victory against the French combination would send them into their second consecutive final on the European circuit.
Antonsen, Christie, Sindhu and Sen Advance in Singles
Elsewhere at the HYLO Open, Denmark’s top-seeded Anders Antonsen advanced to the men’s singles semifinals with a 21-11, 21-13 victory over compatriot Ditlev Jaeger Holm.
Antonsen will face Indonesia’s fourth seed Jonatan Christie, who recovered from losing the second game to defeat Japan’s Kodai Naraoka 21-8, 18-21, 21-11.
India’s seventh seed Lakshya Sen also produced a comeback, overcoming Finland’s Kalle Koljonen 14-21, 21-17, 21-13 to set up a semifinal against France’s Toma Junior Popov.
Popov secured his place in the last four with a 21-14, 21-15 victory over compatriot Arnaud Merkle.
In women’s singles, India’s P. V. Sindhu continued her campaign with a comfortable 21-12, 21-10 victory over Denmark’s Amalie Schulz.
Sindhu will face compatriot Anmol Kharb, who defeated sixth seed Unnati Hooda 21-17, 18-21, 21-16 in an all-Indian quarterfinal.
Thailand’s top seed Pornpawee Chochuwong also advanced after overcoming Canada’s Wen Yu Zhang 21-19, 18-21, 21-17.
American Pair Lauren Lam-Allison Quynh Lee Reach Women’s Doubles Semifinals
In women’s doubles, the United States’ seventh-seeded pair Lauren Lam and Allison Quynh Lee defeated Indonesia’s third seeds Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma and Meilysa Trias Puspitasari 21-19, 21-10.
The Americans will next face Chinese Taipei’s top seeds Hsu Yin-Hui and Lin Jhih Yun, who defeated compatriots Hsu Ya Ching and Sung Yu-Hsuan 21-16, 21-14.
Indonesia’s Amallia Cahaya Pratiwi and Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti also progressed, beating Germany’s Stine Kuespert and Isabel Lohau 21-7, 21-10.
They will meet Bulgaria’s Gabriela Stoeva and Stefani Stoeva, who defeated Hong Kong’s Yeung Nga Ting and Yeung Pui Lam 21-18, 21-13.
Complete Tournament Results
2026 HYLO Open – Men’s Singles Quarterfinals
Anders Antonsen (Denmark) defeated Ditlev Jaeger Holm (Denmark), 21-11, 21-13.
Jonatan Christie (Indonesia) defeated Kodai Naraoka (Japan), 21-8, 18-21, 21-11.
Toma Junior Popov (France) defeated Arnaud Merkle (France), 21-14, 21-15.
Lakshya Sen (India) defeated Kalle Koljonen (Finland), 14-21, 21-17, 21-13.
2026 HYLO Open – Women’s Singles Quarterfinals
Pornpawee Chochuwong (Thailand) defeated Wen Yu Zhang (Canada), 21-19, 18-21, 21-17.
Line Højmark Kjaersfeldt (Denmark) defeated Kirsty Gilmour (Scotland), 21-17, 21-13.
Anmol Kharb (India) defeated Unnati Hooda (India), 21-17, 18-21, 21-16.
P. V. Sindhu (India) defeated Amalie Schulz (Denmark), 21-12, 21-10.
2026 HYLO Open – Men’s Doubles Quarterfinals
Aaron Tai/Yap Roy King (Malaysia) defeated Chiu Hsiang Chieh/Wang Chi-Lin (Chinese Taipei), 21-16, 21-17.
Christian Faust Kjaer/Rasmus Kjaer (Denmark) defeated William Kryger Boe/Rasmus Espersen (Denmark), 21-13, 21-11.
2026 HYLO Open – Women’s Doubles Quarterfinals
Hsu Yin-Hui/Lin Jhih Yun (Chinese Taipei) defeated Hsu Ya Ching/Sung Yu-Hsuan (Chinese Taipei), 21-16, 21-14.
Lauren Lam/Allison Quynh Lee (United States) defeated Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma/Meilysa Trias Puspitasari (Indonesia), 21-19, 21-10.
Gabriela Stoeva/Stefani Stoeva (Bulgaria) defeated Yeung Nga Ting/Yeung Pui Lam (Hong Kong), 21-18, 21-13.
Amallia Cahaya Pratiwi/Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti (Indonesia) defeated Stine Kuespert/Isabel Lohau (Germany), 21-7, 21-10.
2026 HYLO Open – Mixed Doubles Quarterfinals
Hoo Pang Ron/Lai Pei Jing (Malaysia) defeated Chan Yin Chak/Ng Tsz Yau (Hong Kong), 21-17, 21-17.
