Long shot for Leong against Viktor at French Open opener


Leong Jun Hao. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s men’s singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao will need more than a miracle to clear the first round of the French Open today as he faces former world No. 1 Viktor Axelsen.

Although Jun Hao is currently ranked world No. 20, six spots higher than Axelsen, his recent form has not been as convincing as the Danish star’s.

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