Shevon admits having M’sian Open close to Finals last year a bane but it’s unavoidable

Great start: Shevon Lai Jemie and Goh Soon Huat taking a wefie with fans after their first-round win at the Malaysian Open. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Has the Malaysian Open’s schedule as the season opener of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) calendar taken a toll on some of the world’s top players, particularly from Malaysia, leading to their early exits?

Seasoned mixed doubles player Shevon Lai Jemie thinks so.