Jun Hao expects fiery face-off against former senior’s protege


Not easy: Leong Jun Hao will play Ireland’s Nhat Nguyen at the Malaysian Masters first round.

PETALING JAYA: It may be their first-ever meeting, but Leong Jun Hao is anticipating a fiery opening-round clash against Ireland’s Nhat Nguyen at the Malaysian Masters, and the encounter carries a personal backstory that adds extra motivation for the Malaysian.

Nguyen is coached by former national shuttler Iskandar Zulkarnain Zainuddin, who was once Jun Hao’s senior during their time in the national set-up.

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