Chance for double victory at Singapore Open


Hoon Thien How (right) and Tan Wee Kiong followed Lee Chong Wei into the quarter-finals of the Singapore Open after beating their Thai opponents in straight sets on Thursday. - Filepic

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian shuttlers last tasted a double success at the Singapore Open six years ago in 2008.

There is a glimmer of hope for another double celebration after the men’s doubles pair Hoon Thien How-Tan Wee Kiong came out of their rut to join world No. 1 Lee Chong Wei in the quarter-finals of the Superseries tournament.

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