Odense, Denmark: Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik kept Malaysia’s challenge alive in the men’s doubles at the 2026 Denmark Open, defeating Japan’s Hiroki Okamura and Kyohei Yamashita 21-16, 21-18 to reach the semifinals.
The Malaysian fourth seeds will now face top seeds Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae of South Korea for a place in the final, while compatriots Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin saw their campaign end in a three-game quarterfinal against China’s Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang.
Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik Move Into Denmark Open Semifinals
Watch highlights of Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik vs. Hiroki Okamura/Kyohei Yamashita in the 2026 Denmark Open quarterfinals:
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Aaron and Soh produced a straight-game performance against Okamura and Yamashita, taking the opening game 21-16 before completing the victory 21-18 in the second.
The result sends the Malaysians into another major test against Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae.
The Korean top seeds reached the semifinals with a commanding 21-5, 21-17 victory over Japan’s Kakeru Kumagai and Hiroki Nishi.
Saturday’s semifinal will therefore pit the tournament’s No. 1 seeds against fourth-seeded Aaron and Soh, with a place in the 2026 Denmark Open men’s doubles final at stake.
Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Bow Out After Three Games
Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin came close to giving Malaysia a second men’s doubles semifinalist, but China’s second seeds Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang recovered from a game down to end their run.
The Malaysian sixth seeds made the stronger start and took the opening game 21-18.
Liang and Wang responded by winning the second 21-18, sending the quarterfinal into a deciding game. The Chinese pair then completed the comeback 21-15 to advance with an 18-21, 21-18, 21-15 victory.
Liang and Wang will meet Indonesia’s third seeds Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in the semifinals.
Fajar Alfian-Muhammad Shohibul Fikri Advance in Straight Games
Fajar and Fikri secured their semifinal place by defeating Thailand’s Peeratchai Sukphun and Pakkapon TeeraratSakul 21-17, 21-16.
The Indonesian third seeds controlled both games closely enough to avoid a decider and will now take on Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang in an Indonesia-China semifinal.
Victor Lai Comes From Behind to Reach Men’s Singles Semifinals
Canada’s eighth seed Victor Lai produced the only three-game victory among the completed men’s singles quarterfinals shown in the draw.
Denmark’s Rasmus Gemke took the opening game 21-19, but Lai reversed the match by winning the second 21-16 and the deciding game 21-14.
Lai will next face France’s seventh seed Alex Lanier, who advanced with a convincing 21-16, 21-12 victory over third seed Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei.
Watch highlights of Alex Lanier vs. Chou Tien Chen in the 2026 Denmark Open quarterfinals:
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Anders Antonsen Sets Up Semifinal With Christo Popov
Denmark’s Anders Antonsen also moved into the last four, with the fifth seed defeating Indonesia’s Alwi Farhan 21-17, 21-16.
Watch highlights of Anders Antonsen vs. Alwi Farhan in the 2026 Denmark Open quarterfinals:
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Antonsen will meet France’s second seed Christo Popov in the semifinals.
Popov advanced by walkover against Japan’s Yudai Okimoto. No game scores were recorded for that quarterfinal.
2026 Denmark Open Semifinal Matchups
Men’s Doubles
Kim Won Ho/Seo Seung Jae (South Korea) vs Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik (Malaysia)
Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Shohibul Fikri (Indonesia) vs Liang Wei Keng/Wang Chang (China)
Men’s Singles
Victor Lai (Canada) vs Alex Lanier (France)
Anders Antonsen (Denmark) vs Christo Popov (France)
Complete Tournament Results
Men’s Doubles – Quarterfinals
Kim Won Ho/Seo Seung Jae (South Korea) defeated Kakeru Kumagai/Hiroki Nishi (Japan), 21-5, 21-17.
Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik (Malaysia) defeated Hiroki Okamura/Kyohei Yamashita (Japan), 21-16, 21-18.
Fajar Alfian/Muhammad Shohibul Fikri (Indonesia) defeated Peeratchai Sukphun/Pakkapon TeeraratSakul (Thailand), 21-17, 21-16.
Liang Wei Keng/Wang Chang (China) defeated Goh Sze Fei/Nur Izzuddin (Malaysia), 18-21, 21-18, 21-15.
Men’s Singles – Quarterfinals
Victor Lai (Canada) defeated Rasmus Gemke (Denmark), 19-21, 21-16, 21-14.
Alex Lanier (France) defeated Chou Tien Chen (Chinese Taipei), 21-16, 21-12.
Anders Antonsen (Denmark) defeated Alwi Farhan (Indonesia), 21-17, 21-16.
Christo Popov (France) advanced over Yudai Okimoto (Japan) by walkover. No game score was recorded.
