Justin Hoh in fine form as he books berth in Macau Open final
Hoh beat India's no.47 Tharun Mannepalli 19-21, 21-16, 21-16 in 81 minutes.
This marks the player's best performance this year in the World Tour, having previously made early exits in his last 10 tournaments.
He will face Indonesia's Alwi Farhan at the final tomorrow.
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