China Masters: Pang Ron-Su Yin settle for silver

Hoo Pang Ron-Cheng Su Yin came within one point of clinching the China Masters mixed doubles title, but fell short to settle for second spot after a 23-21, 23-25, 16-21 defeat against top seeds Feng Yan Zhe-Huang Duang Ping.

It was a brilliant effort nonetheless from the Malaysian unseeded pair, who came so close to completing a fairytale run in this Super 750 event.

Hoo-Cheng made a storming start to the opening game which they commanded, despite Feng-Huang's fightback towards the end.

Hoo-Cheng had four game points before taking the surprise lead.

RESULTS: #ChinaMasters2024Final#CHN?? Feng Yan Zhe-Huang Dong Ping def. #MAS?? Hoo Pang Ron-Cheng Su Yin 21-23 25-23 21-16⏱️ 1h 33mPang Ron-Su Yin fought bravely in their maiden Super 750 final, pushing World No. 3 Yan Zhe & Dong Ping to their limits. Hold your heads… pic.twitter.com/EcQ5IEHvEC
— BAM (@BA_Malaysia) November 24, 2024

The world number two Chinese pair levelled the scores with a 25-23 win in the second game after Hoo-Pang rallied back late on to force deuce.

They had match point at 22-21 but Cheng's nervy serve found the net and the Chinese went on to win.

The third game was controlled by Feng-Huang, who were relieved to cross the line as champions in front of their home fans.

But world number 23 Hoo-Cheng can be proud of themselves for pushing the soon to world number one pair to the wire in this enthralling 93-minute contest.

Hoo was also the standout player in this final with an influential performance to score many of the pair's points.