Peng Soon-Liu Ying's challenge in Denmark Open suffer an unfortunate twist


Malaysian mix doubles Chan peng Soon and Goh Liu Yingraecting l after losing to Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir of Indonesia in the Final match at Riocentro in Rio De Janeiro. AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star (17/8/2016)

ODENSE (Denmark): Mixed doubles pair Chan Peng Soon-Goh Liu Ying suffered an unexpected first round exit at the Denmark Open on Tuesday.

The Olympic silver medallists were trailing 17-21, 5-4 when Peng Soon twisted his ankle and hobbled off the court after 24 minutes of play against China's Bao Yi Xin-Li Jun Hui at the Odense Sports Park.

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