Nishimoto looms next as Jun Hao passes early Japanese test


Tough fight: Leong Jun Hao beat Japan’s Koo Takahashi in a hard-fought 21-19, 22-20 victory.

KUALA LUMPUR: Men’s singles Leong Jun Hao will need to be at his best when he faces Japan’s Kenta Nishimoto in the second round of the Swiss Open today.

The Kuala Lumpur-born shuttler overcame a stern challenge in the opening round, battling past Japan’s Koo Takahashi in a hard-fought 21-19, 22-20 victory on yesterday.

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