Jun Hao ready for a bruising battle against Lanier in Japan Open opener


One-man show: Leong Jun Hao is Malaysia’s sole representative in the Japan Open men’s singles event.

PETALING JAYA: Shuttler Leong Jun Hao is bracing himself for an intense physical battle when he takes on defending champion Alex Lanier of France in the Japan Open first round.

World No. 24 Jun Hao faces a tough task after he was drawn to face world No. 8 Lanier in the opening men’s singles match of the tourney which starts next Tuesday in Tokyo.

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