Sydney — Malaysia finally has a new title to celebrate.
Top national mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei ended their long wait for a BWF World Tour victory by lifting the 2025 Australian Open trophy at the Sydney Olympic Park.
Entering the tournament as the No.1 seeds, the world No.4 duo delivered one of their sharpest performances of the season, overpowering Indonesia’s rising pair Jafar Hidayatullah–Felisha Pasaribu in straight games 21–16, 21–11.
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Malaysia’s Champions in Command From Start to Finish
Chen Tang Jie–Toh Ee Wei, who also hold the status of reigning world champions, were dominant throughout the 42-minute final. Their tight net control, disciplined rotations, and sharp placement repeatedly forced the Indonesian pair onto the defensive.
The win extends their head-to-head record to 5–0 against the world No.11 Indonesian partnership.
Chen Tang Jie’s steady control at the net combined with Toh Ee Wei’s attacking variations left their opponents with few answers as Malaysia dictated the tempo from the opening rally.
A Long-Awaited Breakthrough After Months of Near Misses
This Australian Open triumph carries special significance.
Before today, their last World Tour title came more than a year ago at the Korea Open.
Despite reaching three finals this season — including the World Championships and China Masters — the pair repeatedly fell just short of winning a World Tour gold.
Their victory in Sydney finally breaks that streak and comes at a crucial moment as the pair prepare for major assignments ahead.
Perfect Timing Before the 2025 SEA Games and BWF World Tour Finals
This momentum arrives at exactly the right time.
Chen Tang Jie–Toh Ee Wei will be Malaysia’s key medal hopefuls at the SEA Games in Bangkok this December, where they are expected to face today’s opponents again in the semifinals.
Standing between them and a potential gold medal will be Thailand’s world No.3 pair Dechapol Puavaranukroh–Supissara Paewsampran, widely regarded as one of the strongest mixed doubles teams in the region.
After the SEA Games, the Malaysian duo will shift focus to the season-ending BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, one of the most prestigious events in world badminton.
Malaysian Fans in Sydney Make the Arena Feel Like Home
The Malaysian community in Sydney played a big role in lifting the pair’s spirits.
Both Tang Jie and Ee Wei expressed heartfelt appreciation for the overwhelming support:
Chen Tang Jie: “The atmosphere today was amazing. Hearing the Malaysian fans cheering gave us so much energy.”
Toh Ee Wei: “We saw the Malaysian Flags waving in the stands. This victory is for everyone who supported us here and back home.”
The Australian Open is the final elite-level tournament on the BWF World Tour calendar — making their win even sweeter.
