Title gives Kian Meng a Tan of confidence


PETALING JAYA: From a survivor to a believer – that’s how winning the Korean Open title has transformed Tan Kian Meng (pic).

He now believes that he has the quality to match the best in big tournaments and become an established mixed doubles pair in the world with Lai Pei Jing. On Sunday, the duo ended their five-year title drought by lifting the Open title in Suncheon City.

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