Kento’s motor running again

Finding his rhythm: Japan’s Kento Momota returning a shot to Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn during the semi-final match.

THE past nightmare in Malaysia has been forgotten.

Japan’s former world No. 1 Kento Momota can now look ahead with hope after reaching the final with a 21-11, 21-12 win over Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand in a 42-minute semi-final match yesterday.