Can Pang Ron-Su Yin redeem themselves in Xiamen?

KUALA LUMPUR: Mixed doubles Hoo Pang Ron-Cheng Su Yin have admitted to being "too predictable" in their play on the World Tour. And this has led to a lack of good results. However, they believe that this will not affect them much in the Sudirman Cup in Xiamen, China, beginning on Sunday.

The world No. 14 are one of Malaysia's three mixed doubles — the others being world No. 3 Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai and world No.



4 Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei — for the Sudirman Cup despite their poor results on the tour. Though Pang Ron-Su Yin surprised the field to finish runners-up in the China Masters in November, their performance has dipped since then. There is a possibility they may be fielded against France in the opening tie on Monday or against Australia on April 29.

"We need to solve some problems in our play. We are trying to add more variety into our game and also improve our mental strength," said Pang Ron. "Since reaching the final of the China Masters, more rivals have focused on beating us.

We cannot remain predictable as this will make it difficult for us to progress. "However, I don't think this will affect us in team events like the Sudirman Cup." Pang Ron also dismissed the possibility of him and Su Yin going separate ways following their underwhelming results.

"We have been communicating with each other and also our coaches to find a solution," added Pang Ron.© New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd.