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Aaron-Wooi Yik crowned Korea Masters champions

KUALA LUMPUR: Men's doubles Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik landed their first title of the year by capturing the Korea Masters in Iksan City today.

The world No. 6 fought back to beat South Korean scratch pair Jin Yong-Kim Won Ho 21-23, 21-19, 21-14 in the 66-minute final.

It also marked Aaron-Wooi Yik's second World Tour title following their Denmark Open victory last year.

The title was also a first for Malaysia at the Super 300 event since its inception in 2007.

Aaron-Wooi Yik's only other final appearance this year was at the All England in March, where they lost to Indonesians Fajar Alfian-Rian Ardianto in Birmingham.

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