Lai seeks joy in double duty Down Under

First things first: Lai Pei Jing, who recently lost most of her life savings to scammers, is determined to focus on the Australian meet first before dealing with her personal issue.

PETALING JAYA: Mixed doubles specialist Lai Pei Jing wants to bounce back from the heartbreak of being scammed by having some fun – she has decided to compete in the women’s doubles as well in the Australian Open.

The 31-year-old will combine with fellow independent player Lim Chiew Sien in the women’s event while playing with her usual partner Tan Kian Meng in the mixed.