Chong Wei goes down to Kenta in French Open first round


Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia hits a return against Japans Kenta Nishimoto during their mens singles Sudirman Cup badminton match at the Gold Coast Sports Centre on May 26, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Patrick HAMILTON / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE--

PETALING JAYA: Things just got worse for Lee Chong Wei in Europe.

The three-time Olympic silver medallist endured a terrible campaign at the Denmark Open last week – being beaten in the second round by India’s H.S. Prannoy.

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