The article provides an update on the badminton mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei's performance in the Japan Masters and their prospects for qualifying in the World Tour Finals in Hangzhou. Despite their exit in the quarter-finals of the Japan Masters, the pair remains in a good position to qualify for the prestigious season-ending Finals, currently ranked eighth in the Race to Hangzhou rankings.

The defeat to China's world No. 1 pair Zheng Siwei-Huang Yaqiong in Kumamoto is noted, but it is mentioned that the loss is not expected to significantly impact their chances of making it to the top eight for the World Tour Finals. The coach, Nova Widianto, emphasizes the importance of a good showing in the upcoming China Masters in Shenzhen to secure the necessary ranking points for qualification.

Nova Widianto expresses confidence in Tang Jie-Ee Wei's chances and highlights that qualifying for the Finals would be a significant achievement for them, considering they were only paired together in December of the previous year. The coach also addresses the pair's tendency to lack confidence against top pairs and emphasizes the need for mental strength to compete at the highest level.

The article concludes by mentioning that Tang Jie-Ee Wei had previously lost to the same Chinese pair, Zheng Siwei-Huang Yaqiong, in the Japan Open in July and the Asian Games last month. The potential for a rematch in the quarter-finals of the China Masters is highlighted, with the pair needing to overcome challenges from Indonesia's Rinov Rivaldy-Pitha Haningtyas and another Chinese pair, Jiang Zhenbang-Wei Yaxin, in the opening two rounds.