Ideal chance for Aidil to show he can break into world’s elite


Tough challenge: Aidil Sholeh Ali Sadikin will play China’s Lu Guangzu in the second round of the Thailand Open today.

PETALING JAYA: After long harbouring hopes of joining the world’s elite, independent men’s singles shuttler Aidil Sholeh Ali Sadikin now has a golden chance to test himself when he goes up against Asia Championships runner-up Lu Guangzu today.

The 24-year-old will take on the world No. 14 in the second round of the Thailand Open at the Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok and this will be their first-ever meeting on the international stage.

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