Legend Rashid raving about Thai singles star Kunlavut

Humble: Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand acknowledges spectators after his victory against Lu Guangzu of China in the men’s singles final at the Singapore Open. — AFP

PETALING JAYA: If there is one men’s singles player who has won the heart of Malaysian legend Datuk Rashid Sidek – it has to be Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand.

And it’s not only because the 24-year-old Thai recently became their country’s first men’s singles player to reign as the world No. 1 player, but also for his crafty play and humility.