Ling Ching stuns fifth seed Line Christophersen in Canadian Open


PETALING JAYA: Wong Ling Ching has turned in a sterling performance to upstage fifth seed Line Christophersen of Denmark in the women's singles first round at the Canadian Open.

Ling Ching, ranked No. 87 in the world, went into the match as the underdog against world No. 31 Christophersen but showed great resolve to carve out a come-from-behind 12-21, 21-18, 21-18 victory in 52 minutes on Wednesday (July 2).

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