Wind can’t stop Jun Hao from blowing away Tsuneyama


PETALING JAYA: Leong Jun Hao, well aware of the notorious draught at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, turned up the attacking mode to secure a convincing win over Japanese dangerman Kanta Tsuneyama to reach the second round of the Singapore Open yesterday.

World No. 36 Jun Hao did not allow Tsuneyama, known for his rallying game, to settle into the match and secured a 21-13, 21-16 win in 45 minutes.

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