China's Guangzu shatters Jun Hao's dream start at home


Malaysia men’s single shuttler Leong Jun Hao in action for the Malaysia Open 2025 at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

BUKIT JALIL: Men’s singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao went down fighting to China’s Lu Guangzu in the Malaysian Open first round.

World No. 29 Jun Hao, who was Malaysia’s sole representative in the home event and was making his debut in the tournament, lost 17-21, 21-16, 13-21 in 79 minutes at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil on Tuesday (Jan 7).

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