Malaysia's Leong Jun Hao hits a return to Japan's Kodai Naraoka during their men's singles match at the Sudirman Cup in Xiamen, China. - AFP
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia have been handed a formidable challenge in the Sudirman Cup quarter-finals after being drawn against 13-time champions and tournament favourites China on Thursday (May 1).
The outcome added salt to the wound following Malaysia’s narrow 2-3 defeat to Japan in their final Group C tie on, which cost them top spot in the group.
