Son does Wan big turnaround for HK Open title


South Korean singles player Son Wan-ho in action during the Denmark Open last month. - AFP

PETALING JAYA: South Korean Son Wan-ho turned from zero to hero in a span of one week.

After his first round exit at last week’s China Open, he made a 180-degree turn to beat world champion Chen Long 21-19, 21-16 in the final of the Hong Kong Open on Sunday.

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