Para athlete has great chance to book Tokyo spot


Stellar performance: Malaysia’s Abu Samah Borhan (right) beat compatriot Mohd Yusshazwan Yusuf to win the Eureka Cup Taiwan Open final in Taipei.

PETALING JAYA: Wheelchair tennis player Abu Samah Borhan is knocking on the Tokyo Paralympic doors following a smashing performance at the Eureka Cup Taiwan Open.

The 35-year-old top seed, however, had to dig deep to beat fellow Malaysian Mohd Yusshazwan Yusuf 6-0, 4-6, 6-3 in the final on Sunday.

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