Unwell Jonatan fails to make it count in maiden show


Christie Jonatan of Indonesia in action against Chen Long of China during the semifinal of Celcom Axiata Malaysian open at Malawati stadium in Shah Alam yesterday. Chen Long won 8-21, 21-19, 21-14 (09/04/2016/S.S.KANESAN/The Star)

A DIZZY spell saw Kuala Lumpur SEA Games champion Jonatan Christie (pic) of Indonesia losing a point in the final Group B tie against South Korea yesterday.

Jonatan has been unwell since arriving in Bangkok but he was given a chance to play for the first time yesterday.

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