Hon Jian-Haikal exit China Open first round, Jun Hao advances
In contrast, Malaysia's Leong Jun Hao secured a spot in the men's singles second round after defeating Japan's Kenta Nishimoto 21-15, 21-18. His next challenge will be top seed Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand.
Meanwhile, mixed doubles pair Wong Tien Ci-Lim Chiew Sien staged a comeback to overcome India's Rohan Kapoor-Ruthvika Shivani Gadde 25-27, 21-16, 21-14. Their reward is a tough second-round clash against China's top seeds Feng Yan Zhe-Huang Dong Ping. - Bernama
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