Jun Hao no longer has the edge over Jonatan
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Leong Jun Hao let Indonesian world No. 1 Jonatan Christie off the hook after surrendering a 19-15 lead in the second game of their China Masters first-round clash on Tuesday.
Malaysia's Leong Jun Hao was unable to capitalize on a 19-15 lead in the second game of his China Masters first-round match against world No. 1 Jonatan Christie. Jonatan swiftly turned the tables, winning six consecutive points to secure a 21-17, 21-19 victory in just 44 minutes at the Shenzhen Arena. Jun Hao admitted he missed his chance, stating he may have been too focused on clinching the match after leading by a few points.
This defeat marked Jun Hao's third loss to Jonatan this year, pushing Jonatan's lead in their rivalry to 5-3. The Malaysian player, who has struggled throughout the year, expressing determination to overcome his current challenges. Meanwhile, another Malaysian player, Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai, advanced to the mixed doubles second round, while other Malaysian players experienced early exits in various categories.
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