Title holder Yamaguchi hopes to shine at home again

By R. KIRUBASHINI

PETALING JAYA: Japan’s women’s singles star Akane Yamaguchi (pic) wants to rediscover her formidable form right in her own backyard.

Since winning the world title last year, Yamaguchi has been struggling after suffering unexpected defeats to lower ranked players but the world No. 1 is ready to turn her fortune around at the World Championships starting in Tokyo on Monday.

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