Upset over Jonatan leaves Jun Hao upbeat ahead of Kunlavut test

Inspirational: Leong Jun Hao feels that playing in the Lion City is the catalyst to revive his badminton career.

PETALING JAYA: It felt like deja vu for men’s singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao as he rediscovered his form at the Singapore Open by advancing to the quarter-finals.

Jun Hao pulled off a surprise win over world No. 5 and former Asian champion Jonatan Christie in the second round yesterday, sealing a straight-games victory 21-16, 21-19.