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The Sun
a day ago
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- The Sun
Leong Jun Hao exits Japan Open in first round against Lanier
NATIONAL men's singles player Leong Jun Hao saw his Japan Open campaign end early after a straight-sets defeat to defending champion Alex Lanier of France. Ranked 24th in the world, Jun Hao struggled against the world number eight, losing 12-21, 14-21 in the opening round at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. Lanier, the reigning champion, dominated the match from the start, leaving the 26-year-old Malaysian with little room to counter. The Frenchman's strong performance sets the tone for his title defense in Tokyo. Attention now shifts to Malaysia's doubles teams, who will compete later in the day. Nur Azriyn Ayub and Tan Wee Kiong, along with Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani, will represent the men's doubles. Meanwhile, Ong Xin Yee-Carmen Ting and Go Pei Kee-Teoh Mei Xing will take the court in the women's doubles, hoping for better outcomes. - Bernama
Barnama
a day ago
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- Barnama
Lanier Sends Jun Hao Packing In First Round Of Japan Open
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- National men's singles shuttler and world number 24 Leong Jun Hao's campaign in the 2025 Japan Open came to an abrupt halt when he fell 12-21,14-21 to defending champion Alex Lanier of France in the opening round today. The 26-year-old Malaysian found the world number eight Lanier a tough nut to crack at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium as the Frenchman began his campaign in style at the Land of the Rising Sun. Meanwhile, the Malaysian camp will be hoping for better fortunes in the doubles events later this afternoon, with Nur Azriyn Ayub-Tan Wee Kiong and Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani (men's doubles) as well as Ong Xin Yee-Carmen Ting and Go Pei Kee-Teoh Mei Xing (women's doubles) taking to the courts.
New Straits Times
a day ago
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- New Straits Times
Jun Hao outgunned by Lanier in Japan Open opener
KUALA LUMPUR: World No. 24 Leong Jun Hao's hopes of a memorable return to the Land of the Rising Sun were dashed after he fell to defending champion Alex Lanier in the opening round of the Japan Open on Tuesday. The 26-year-old Malaysian went down tamely 21-12, 21-14 to the 20-year-old Lanier, the world No. 8, who won the Super 750 title last year for a major career breakthrough. It was their first career meeting, and Jun Hao couldn't recreate the form that saw him finish runner-up at the Kumamoto Masters last November or upset world No. 4 Jonatan Christie at the Singapore Open in May. It was Jun Hao's first opening-round exit in three outings, after gradually finding his footing again following a patchy start to the season.
Malay Mail
5 days ago
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- Malay Mail
Malaysian shuttler Leong Jun Hao ready to face France's Lanier in Japan Open first round
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — National shuttler Leong Jun Hao is expecting a tough time against defending champion Alex Lanier of France in the Japan Open 2025 but says he is ready for the challenge. Jun Hao, 25, described Lanier as a player with 'strength and power' but felt that his injury-free condition allows him to fully focus on delivering his best in the tournament, which begins on Tuesday. The Malaysian, who will meet Lanier in the first round, had been eliminated as early as the round of 16 in previous Japan Open tournaments. 'So far, training has been going well. Coach Kenneth Jonassen has also been focusing on both on-court and off-court aspects, especially improving fitness,' he said. Jun Hao said he did not feel any extra pressure as the sole Malaysian men's singles representative in the tournament. 'But the experience of defeating higher-ranked players before this will surely help me on court,' he told reporters at Academy Badminton Malaysia in Bukit Kiara today. The world number 24 admitted that the competition in men's singles has become increasingly intense, and he is taking it as an opportunity to constantly prove his abilities. 'I think maybe among the top 50 to 60, everyone can play at a high level; no match is easy. So, I feel every game is a tough one, especially physically. Recovery becomes very important,' he added. According to the Badminton World Federation website, Malaysia's professional men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia has withdrawn from the Japan Open. However, Team LZJ has not issued any statement on the matter. Speculation about Zii Jia's condition has arisen following a cryptic post on his social media account. — Bernama
Malay Mail
5 days ago
- Sport
- Malay Mail
Malaysia's Jun Hao ready to face France's Lanier in Japan Open first round
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — National shuttler Leong Jun Hao is expecting a tough time against defending champion Alex Lanier of France in the Japan Open 2025 but says he is ready for the challenge. Jun Hao, 25, described Lanier as a player with 'strength and power' but felt that his injury-free condition allows him to fully focus on delivering his best in the tournament, which begins on Tuesday. The Malaysian, who will meet Lanier in the first round, had been eliminated as early as the round of 16 in previous Japan Open tournaments. 'So far, training has been going well. Coach Kenneth Jonassen has also been focusing on both on-court and off-court aspects, especially improving fitness,' he said. Jun Hao said he did not feel any extra pressure as the sole Malaysian men's singles representative in the tournament. 'But the experience of defeating higher-ranked players before this will surely help me on court,' he told reporters at Academy Badminton Malaysia in Bukit Kiara today. The world number 24 admitted that the competition in men's singles has become increasingly intense, and he is taking it as an opportunity to constantly prove his abilities. 'I think maybe among the top 50 to 60, everyone can play at a high level; no match is easy. So, I feel every game is a tough one, especially physically. Recovery becomes very important,' he added. According to the Badminton World Federation website, Malaysia's professional men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia has withdrawn from the Japan Open. However, Team LZJ has not issued any statement on the matter. Speculation about Zii Jia's condition has arisen following a cryptic post on his social media account. — Bernama
