1 Leong Jun Hao now faces the challenge of staying the course at the All-England after pulling off a stunning first round upset on Tuesday. Jun Hao, who was not tipped to go far, produced a stirring performance to knock out world No. Today I managed to come back and win,” said Jun Hao. Jun Hao will next face another Japanese player, Koki Watanabe, in the second round. It is a result that Jun Hao must take note of, even though he holds a favourable 4-1 head-to-head record against Watanabe.

Source: The Star March 05, 2026 11:05 UTC