Loss of focus cost June Wei his first Tour crown


PETALING JAYA: A lack of focus during crucial moments put paid to men’s singles shuttler Cheam June Wei’s hopes of winning his maiden World Tour title in the Taiwan Masters.

World No. 61 June Wei had to settle for runner-up spot again after going down 15-21, 12-21 to world No. 31 and homester Lee Chia-hao yesterday.

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