Tsuneyama scores a first for Japan in men’s singles of Thailand Open

PETALING JAYA: Kanta Tsune­yama emerged as the first Japanese men’s singles winner in the Thailand Open in Bangkok.

The world No. 33 Tsuneyama beat Tommy Sugiarto (pic) of Indonesia 21-16, 13-21, 21-9 in 58 minutes to deny the latter from completing a Thai double.