Over to you: China’s Weng Hongyang returning a shot to Indonesia’s Anthony Ginting during the second-round match.
LEFT-HANDED Weng Hongyang believes that Olympics gold medallists Lin Dan and Chen Long have played a crucial role in the development of his sports journey.
The world No. 34 Hongyang, who represented the same state as Lin Dan and Chen Long, pulled off a major upset when he defeated Indonesian and world No. 2 Anthony Ginting 21-19, 21-15 in the second round of Malaysian Masters at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil yesterday.
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