Arctic Open: Hon Jian-Haikal pulls off upset, Aaron-Wooi Yik cruises to second round


PETALING JAYA: Men’s doubles pair Choong Hon Jian-Mohd Haikal Nazri pulls off a stunning upset at the Arctic Open after defeating world No. 16 Huang Di-Liu Yang of China in the first round on Wednesday (Oct 8).

The match at Energia Areena in Vantaa saw Hon Jian-Haikal, ranked world No. 47, get off to a strong start in the opening game before showing great composure in the second.

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