Fighting Jun Hao falls short against Shi Feng
KUALA LUMPUR: Leong Jun Hao produced two stirring fightbacks, but ultimately fell short against China’s Li Shi Feng in the second round of the World Championships in New Delhi on Wednesday.
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian badminton player Leong Jun Hao put up two impressive comebacks but ultimately came up short against China's Li Shi Feng in the second round of the World Championships held in New Delhi on Wednesday. The world No. 27 Malaysian put up a fierce fight against the world No. 9 Chinese player, but ultimately lost the match 21-19, 21-19 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.
Jun Hao demonstrated great determination in the opening game, coming from behind to tie the score at 18-18, only for Shi Feng to regain the early lead. Jun Hao refused to be defeated in the second game, halting Shi Feng's advantage to tie the score at 19-19 before Shi Feng secured the match with two final points. The defeat extended Shi Feng's impressive record against Jun Hao, now standing at 9-1. Jun Hao's lone triumph over the Chinese player came at last year's India Open.
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