Jun Hao falls in 2nd round of China Open
Malaysian badminton player Leong Jun Hao was eliminated in the second round of the China Open after a three-game loss to Weng Hong Yang. This defeat continues his streak of failing to progress beyond the last-16 in tournaments throughout the year.
Why it matters
It reflects the current performance struggles of Malaysian men's singles players on the international professional circuit.
Leong Jun Hao's wait for a quarter-final appearance this year continues with his China Open second-round exit. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA: National men’s singles player Leong Jun Hao crashed out of the China Open after losing to home player Weng Hong Yang in the second round today.
Jun Hao, the world No 27 shuttler, took the opening game but was unable to hold off the 18th-ranked Chinese player, going down 22-20, 11-21, 18-21 in 70 minutes at the Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium in Changzhou.
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