PETALING JAYA: Justin Hoh (pic) continued his giant killing run in the Malaysian International Challenge.
The world ranked No. 312 stunned world No. 84 Leong Jun Hao 21-11, 21-16 in the men’s singles quarter-finals at the Arena Badminton Perak in Ipoh yesterday.
He had knocked out another senior, Jacky Kok, in the second round.
He will now face an uphill battle as he takes on two-time national champion Lim Chi Wing for a place in the final today.
Chi Wing defeated Lim Chong King 21-18, 21-12 in another quarter-final match.
A modest Justin was delighted with the result and hopes to keep learning from his seniors in this championship.
“I played without pressure as I was the underdog in the match against Jun Hao,” said the 18-year-old.
“I’m quite satisfied with my performance so far.”
“Chi Wing used to be in the national team and is an experienced player. I hope to learn from him too,” he said.
The other semi-final will be between Aidil Sholeh Ali Sadikin and Yeoh Seng Zoe.
Q-FINAL RESULTS
(Malaysians unless stated)
Men’s singles: Yeoh Seng Zoe bt Lee Shun Yang 21-11, 21-19; Aidil Sholeh Ali Sadikin bt Cheam June Wei 8-21, 21-19, 16-9 (rtd); Justin Hoh bt Leong Jun Hao 21-11, 21-16; Lim Chi Wing bt Lim Chong King 21-18, 21-12.
Women’s singles: K. Letshanaa bt Mikaela Joy De Guzman (Phi) 21-12, 21-12; Gadde Ruthvika (Ind) bt Thet Htar Thuzar (Mya) 21-16, 21-16; Tidapron Kleebyeesun (Tha) bt Insyirah Khan (Sin) 21-15, 24-22; Yulia Yosephine Susanto (Ina) bt Tanishq Mamilla (Ind) 21-7, 21-9.
Men’s doubles: Chang Yee Jun-Low Hang Yee bt Christian Bernardo-Alvin Morada (Phi) 21-13, 14-21, 25-23; Mohd Haikal Azri-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani bt Chia Weijie-Liew Xun 21-14, 21-10; Beh Chun Meng-Tee Kai Wun bt Junaidi Arif-Wong Vin Sean 21-12, 21-12; Goh Boon Zhe-Goh Sze Fei bt Lwi Sheng Hao-Pui Wee Young 21-15, 21-15.
Women’s doubles: Cheng Su Hui-Cheng Su Yin bt Gan Jing Err-Noor Hazwani Hazair 21-18, 21-10; Orrnicha Jongsathapornparn-Atitaya Povanon (Tha) bt Ong Xin Yee-Carmen Ting 21-19, 21-16; Jin Yujia-Crystal Wong Jia Ying (Sin) bt Yap Rui Chen-Yap Yee 21-13, 21-16; Ng Qi Xuan-Teoh Le Xuan bt Tidapron Kleebyeesun-Patchamon Laisuan (Tha) 21-11, 21-13.
Mixed doubles: Yap Roy King-Valeree Siow bt Ng Eng Cheong-Teoh Le Xuan 21-11, 21-10; Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei bt Mohd Nuraidil Adha Azman-Noor Hazwani Hazair 21-17, 17-21, 21-18;
Hoo Pang Ron-Teoh Mei Xing bt Wong Tien Chi-Lim Chiew Sien 21-16, 18-21, 24-22; Kittipong Imnark-Ornnicha Jongsathapornparn (Tha) bt Faris Zaim-Yap Rui Chen 21-10, 21-18.
