Vivian-Khe Wei turn jeers into cheers with stunning win

Malaysia's Vivian Hoo Kah Mun and Woon Khe Wei in action against Germany pair of Isabel Herttrich and Birgit Michels during the first round of Celcom Axiata Malaysian open at Malawati stadium in Shah Alam yesterday. The Malaysian pair won 21-17, 21-14 (06/04/2016/S.S.KANESAN/The Star)

PETALING JAYA: National women’s doubles pair Vivian Hoo and Woon Khe Wei turned boos into cheers with a sterling display to pack off home favourite and world No. 2 Nitya Krishinda Maheswari-Greysia Polli in the quarter-finals of the Indonesian Open in Jakarta.

Vivian-Khe Wei, the world No. 20, exacted sweet revenge on the same opponents who beat them at the Asian Badminton Championships in April, with a comprehensive 21-17, 21-19 victory  at the Istora Gelora Bung Karno on Thursday.