Jun Hao’s howler in Spain


PETALING JAYA: Former Asian junior champion Leong Jun Hao (pic) made a disappointing first-round exit in the Spain Masters after squandering three match points.

The 21-year-old lost 21-16,16-21,21-23 to world No. 59 Max Weisskirchen of Germany following a 74-minute battle in Huelva yesterday.

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