Liang Weikeng (left) and Wang Chang compete against Ayato Endo and Yuta Takei of Japan (not in photograph) during the men's doubles on the first day of South Korea Open 2023 in Yeosu, South Korea, on July 18, 2023. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

YEOSU, South Korea - Chinese shuttlers made a successful debut on the first day of South Korea Open 2023 here on Tuesday.

In the men's doubles, Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang snatched an overwhelming 21-15, 21-18 victory in the round of 32 against Ayato Endo and Yuta Takei of Japan in a quick 27-minute match.

Liu Yuchen/Ou Xuanyi got past M. R. Arjun/Dhruv Kapila as the Indian shuttlers retired in the first set, while He Jiting/Zhou Haodong easily advanced to the round of 16 after demolishing Japan's pair Akira Koga/Taichi Saito 21-16, 21-17.

In the women's doubles, Li Wenmei/Liu Xuanxuan scored a hard fought 21-18, 23-21 win against Rena Miyaura/Ayako Sakuramoto of Japan.

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The South Korea Open is scheduled to run from July 18 to 23 at the Jinnam Stadium.