BANGKOK: Mixed doubles shuttlers Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei’s hopes of reaching the SEA Games final were dashed after they suffered a shock defeat to homesters Ruttanapak Oupthong-Jhenicha Sudjaipraparat.

The reigning world champions were the favourites against the world No. 13 Thais but could not raise their game and went down 15-21, 16-21 in 44 minutes at Thammasit University in Pathum Thani on Saturday (Dec 13).