
The Chinese duo`s only previous outing together was at the Asia Mixed Team Championships, where they narrowly lost to Japan`s Arisa Igarashi and Ayako Sakuramoto. Meanwhile, Mei Xing and Pei Kee, currently ranked 47th in the world, advanced to this matchup after a solid first-round victory over Germany`s Selin Hubsh and Amelie Lehmann, winning 21-12, 21-14.
The German Open, taking place from February 25 to March 2 at the Westenergie Sporthalle in Mülheim an der Ruhr, boasts a prize pool of USD 240,000. In related news, the retirement of mixed doubles champions Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong has opened the field for new contenders at the upcoming All England Open, set for March 11-16 in Birmingham. Their departure, along with the reshuffling of top pairs post-Olympics, sets the stage for an exciting tournament ahead.
German Open
Mei Xing-Pei Kee
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