Chong Wei withdraws from Australian Open with muscle injury


Malaysian badminton players Koo Kien Keat (L), Lee Chong Wei (2nd L), and Tan Boon Heong (R) pose for photos with Australia's badminton player Gronya Somerville (2nd R) in front of Sydney's landmark Harbour Bridge and Opera House on June 6, 2016, during a media call on the eve of the Australian Badminton Open. The Australian Badminton Open tournament runs from June 7-12 at Sydney's Olympic Park. / AFP PHOTO / SAEED KHAN

PETALING JAYA: Shuttler Lee Chong Wei have joined the cast of top guns in pulling out from the Australian Open in Sydney.

The 33-year-old Chong Wei who won the Indonesian Open on Sunday, withdrew on Monday citing a muscle injury.

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