Jun Hao sinks Kenta but can he tame Kunlavut?


Leong Jun Hao. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Men’s singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao pulled off an impressive win over Japan’s world No. 13 Kenta Nishimoto to book his spot in the China Open second round.

Jun Hao played brilliantly to come away with a 21-15, 21-18 win in 45 minutes at the Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium in Changzhou on Tuesday (July 22).

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