PETALING JAYA: The race for the men’s singles title is now open with the shocking exit of Kento Momota of Japan.
The two-time world champion and top seed was beaten 15-21, 19-21 by South Korea’s 25-year-old Heo Kwang-hee in the final Group A match yesterday – crushing the hopes of hosts Japan to see their first-ever badminton singles champion winning at home.
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