Meng Yean-Mei Kuan say sorry to fans after a poor start

Malaysia's Chow Mei Kuan looks on as Lee Meng Yean (right) hits a shot in their women's doubles badminton group stage match against Indonesia's Greysia Polii-Apriyani Rahayu during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Musashino Forest Sports Plaza in Tokyo. - AFP

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's Lee Meng Yean-Chow Mei Kuan have made life difficult for themselves in their chase for Olympics glory after losing their Group A opener at the Musashino Forest Sports Plaza.

Meng Yean-Mei Kuan went down 14-21, 17-21 to Indonesia's Greysia Polii-Rahayu Apriyani in a 47-minute match today. The Malaysians were edgy and nervous while Greysia-Rahayu were ruthless and determined.