Malaysian pair lost, but gain praises from opponent at Macau Open


Kian Meng (right) and Juan Shen in action against Hendra Gunawan-Markis Kido of Indonesia at the Macau Open. - GLENN GUAN / The Star

MACAU: Inexperience has cost qualifiers Low Juan Shen-Tan Kian Meng dearly at the Macau Open.

One day after stunning top seeds and world No. 10 Liu Xiaolong-Qiu Zihan of China in the first round, the Malaysians were brought back to earth with a thump by Indonesians Hendra Gunawan-Markis Kido in the second round at the Tap Seac Multisport Pavilion.

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