Disappointed Izzuddin says it’s not their day as Malaysia lose 1-3 in Thomas Cup semi-finals

Joy and despair: China’s Li Shifeng celebrates as Leong Jun Hao slumps on the court after his defeat in the semi-finals. Below: China’s He Jiting-Ren Xiangyu rejoice after scoring the winning point.

CHENGDU: World No. 15 Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani walked out of the court with their heads hung low while China’s camp erupted in sheer joy.

Sze Fei-Izzuddin had to win to save the tie but went down fighting 21-18, 19-21, 12-21 to world No. 11 He Jiting-Ren Xiangyu in the second doubles in 63 minutes and Malaysia lost 1-3 to mighty China in the semi-finals of the Thomas Cup Finals at the Hi-Tech Sports Centre yesterday.