Shihomi ready for showdown with Indonesia’s No. 1 in semis

Perak’s Shihomi Leong Li Xuan in action against Selangor’s Sharifah Elsa Wan Abdul Rahman in the tennis girls’ individual final match during the Malaysia Games (Sukma) at SLTA Tennis Court in Kuching, Sarawak yesterday. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

BANGKOK: While many would tremble at the thought of facing a world-class opponent, national tennis player Shihomi Leong (pic) embraces the fight.

The 18-year-old played a key role in steering Malaysia into the SEA Games semi-finals after a hard-earned 2-1 win over Singapore in the quarter-finals at the Lawn Tennis Association of Thailand yesterday.