Chong Wei catches up with ‘surprise’ idol and doubles legend Tony


PETALING JAYA: It may be a surprise to many but Lee Chong Wei regards Indonesian doubles legend Tony Gunawan as one of the players who inspired him to achieve greater heights in his stellar career.

Chong Wei had started showing his prowess as a future star in the men’s singles in the late 1990s when Tony had already achieved major success with different partners.

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