Tough taking on China players: Chong Wei


Goh V Shem-Lim Khim Wah celebrate after beating Thailand’s Maneepong Jongjit-Nipitphon Puangpuapech 21-19, 25-23 in the second round of the Maybank Malaysian Open.

BUKIT JALIL: World No. 1 Lee Chong Wei admitted that he has yet to peak after struggling to overcome China’s Wang Zhengming in the second round of the Maybank Malaysian Open.

The 31-year-old Chong Wei was given a proper workout by the former world junior champion before prevailing 21-17, 21-18 at the Putra Stadium in Bukit Jali on Thursday.

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