Malaysia Masters Defending Champions Reveal Story of Unexpected Victory

The mixed doubles pair Goh Soon Huat and Lai Shevon Jemie made history as the first Malaysians to win the Malaysia Masters after a seven-year gap. They achieved this by defeating the Indonesian duo Rinov Rivaldy and Pitha Haningtyas Mentari in last year’s final.

Preparing to Defend Their Title at Malaysia Masters 2025

Now ranked third in the world, the Malaysian married couple is preparing to defend their title at the upcoming Malaysia Masters 2025.

The Truth Behind Their Unexpected Win

“Honestly, we didn’t expect to win last year. We weren’t in good condition before the tournament. So, we told ourselves to just go there, fight hard, and not think too much about things,” revealed Lai Shevon during a practice session at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil.

Their victory last year also denied Rinov and Pitha their first BWF World Tour Super 500 title.