Chong Wei struggles to overcome draught and Tommy to make second round


Lee Chong Wei. -AFP filepic

PETALING JAYA: Lee Chong Wei’s bid for a record seventh Indonesian Open title was almost derailed in the first round.

The world No. 3 struggled to adapt to the conditions at the Jakarta Convention Centre and was stretched to the limit by homester Tommy Sugiarto before prevailing 13-21, 21-10, 21-18 yesterday.

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