Valeree Siow
Valeree Siow Zi Xuan (Chinese: 萧紫萱; born 18 March 2002) is a Malaysian badminton player who specialises in the women's doubles and mixed doubles events.[1]
| Valeree Siow 萧紫萱 | ||||||||||||||
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| Country | Malaysia | |||||||||||||
| Born | 18 March 2002 Perak, Malaysia | |||||||||||||
| Height | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) | |||||||||||||
| Handedness | Right | |||||||||||||
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| Highest ranking | 37 (WD with Low Yeen Yuan 17 January 2023) 51 (XD with Chen Tang Jie 24 January 2023) | |||||||||||||
| Current ranking | 44 (WD with Low Yeen Yuan), 51 (XD with Chen Tang Jie) (24 January 2023) | |||||||||||||
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Career
2021
2021 was a fruitful year for Siow. She clinched three titles in Women's doubles with her partner Low Yeen Yuan in the Slovenia International,[2] Latvia International[3] and Hellas International.[4] She also cliched three titles in mixed doubles with Yap Roy King in the Latvia International,[3] Hellas International[4] and Ukraine International.[5] She was named as Chan Peng Soon's new mixed doubles partner after Chan split up for good with Goh Liu Ying and rejoined the Badminton Association of Malaysia.[6]
2022
Siow's debut tournament with Chan was at the India Open 2022 in New Delhi.[7] They were eliminated by 2nd seeds Rodion Alimov and Alina Davletova of Russia in the quarterfinals with a score of 14-21, 13-21.[8]
Personal life
Siow's sister Desiree Siow Hao Shan is also a badminton player specialising in the women's and mixed doubles events. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Sports Science at the University of Malaya.[9]
Achievements
BWF International Challenge/Series (6 titles)
Women's doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2021 | Slovenia International |  Low Yeen Yuan |
 Isabella Nielsen Marie Louise Steffensen |
21–11, 21–15 |  Winner |
| 2021 | Latvia International | Low Yeen Yuan |
 Martini Corsini Judith Mair |
21–7, 21–17 | Winner |
| 2021 | Hellas International | Low Yeen Yuan |
Katharina Fink Yasmine Hamza |
21–15, 21–16 | Winner |
Mixed doubles
| Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponent | Score | Result |
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| 2021 | Latvia International | Yap Roy King |
Muhammad Nurfirdaus Zaman Low Yeen Yuan |
22–20, 21–15 | Winner |
| 2021 | Hellas International | Yap Roy King |
 Carl Christian Mork Solvår Flåten Jørgensen |
21–13, 21–17 | Winner |
| 2021 | Ukraine International | Yap Roy King |
 Johhannes Pistorius Emma Moszczynski |
21–19, 21–12 | Winner |
- BWF International Challenge tournament
- BWF International Series tournament
- BWF Future Series tournament
References
- "兴奋能与陈炳橓搭档 萧紫萱期待擦出火花" (in Chinese). 星洲网 Sin Chew Daily. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
- Peter, Fabien (24 May 2021). "Yeen Yuan-Valeree prove their worth with title in Slovenia". New Straits Times. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
- "Badminton: Roy King, Valeree Siow on song to help Malaysia win three titles in Latvia". The Sun. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
- Liew, Stanley (5 September 2021). "Malaysia Sweeps Four Titles at 2021 Hellas International". Badminton Planet. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
- "Two M'sian pairs bag third European titles in Ukraine". The Sun. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
- "Valeree 'the chosen one' for Peng Soon". Malay Mail. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
- "India Open: Tze Yong, Peng Soon-Valeree clear first hurdle". Malay Mail. Retrieved 18 January 2022.
- Paul, Rajes (15 January 2022). "Peng Soon-Valeree out of Indian Open but gain experience". The Star. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
- "Youngster Valeree excited to make it work with veteran Peng Soon". The Star. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
External links
- Valeree Siow at BWF.tournamentsoftware.com