Justin shocks Indonesian shuttler in Taipei opener
Malaysian badminton player Justin Hoh secured an upset victory against higher-ranked Indonesian Zaki Ubaidillah at the Taipei Open. The tournament also saw mixed results for other Malaysian pairs in the World Tour Super 300 event.
Why it matters
The Taipei Open is a significant event in the professional badminton circuit, impacting world rankings for the participating athletes.
Justin Hoh defeated Indonesia's Zaki Ubaidillah 21-14, 15-21, 21-11 in 55 minutes. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA: National men's singles shuttler Justin Hoh pulled off an upset in the first round of the Taipei Open today by defeating higher-ranked Indonesian Zaki Ubaidillah in three games to book a last-16 berth.
In a hard-fought 55-minute match, the 50th-ranked Justin beat Zaki, who is ranked 25 places above him, 21-14, 15-21, 21-11 at the Taipei Arena in Taiwan.
This is the second time Justin has beaten the Indonesian shuttler in their five encounters so far.
Justin will face either Kalle Koljonen from Finland or Indonesia’s Prahdiska Bagas Shujiwo in the next round.
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