Towering Ivanov vows to rise to tall order against Malaysia


Giant in Malaysia’s way: Russia’s Ivanov Vladimir in action during a training session yesterday.

TOWERING Vladimir Ivanov of Russia is set to play in two events – doubles and singles – in a bid to bury Malaysia’s hopes in the Thomas Cup.

The 30-year-old Ivanov forms a world No. 10 partnership with Ivan Sozonov in the men’s doubles and is ranked 1,824th in the men’s singles.

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