KUALA LUMPUR: National mixed doubles Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei are the new Taiwan Open champions.
On Sunday, the in-form pair bagged their second World Tour title after downing homesters Chiu Hsiang Chieh-Lin Xiao Min 21-12, 21-8 at the Tian-Mu Arena in Taipei
Tang Jie-Ee Wei are only the second Malaysian mixed doubles to win the Taiwan Open crown after Koo Kien Keat-Wong Pei Tty in 2004.
Apart from clinching the Orleans Masters title in April, the world No 19 were also crowned champions at the Iran International Challenge in February.
Given their impressive showing in just seven months since they were paired up, Tang Jie-Ee Wei recently earned a place in the Road to Gold (RTG) programme.
"We must thank BAM president Tan Sri Norza Zakaria and the association for pushing for us to be included in the RTG programme.
"It definitely is a huge motivation for us," Tang Jie told Timesport.