Singaporean top shuttler Loh Kean Yew’s title drought continues with Korea Open final loss to Anders Antonsen

Loh Kean Yew, seen here in action during the Singapore Badminton Open in June, will turn his attention to the July 25-30 Japan Open. - ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE

SINGAPORE: The wait goes on for Singapore’s top badminton player Loh Kean Yew, as he continues his search for that elusive first tournament victory since winning the 2021 world championship.

On Sunday, the world No. 8 lost 11-21, 21-11, 21-19 to Denmark’s 16th-ranked Anders Antonsen in the US$420,000 (S$559,000) Korea Open men’s singles final at the Jinnam Stadium in Yeosu.