Veteran Daren might pull out if calf pain worsens

By K. M BOOPATHY, R. KIRUBASHINI and NG CHIA YIN

Need time to heal: Liew Daren reacts during his first-round match against France’s Toma Junior Popov in the Malaysian Open. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

INDEPENDENT men’s singles shuttler Liew Daren could have played his last match at the Malaysian Open.

The 35-year-old Daren battled his way past world No. 23 Toma Junior of France 21-15, 14-21, 21-17 to reach the second round at Axiata Arena yesterday.

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