KUALA LUMPUR: Men’s singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao made a good start in the Malaysian Open by beating China’s Wang Zhengxing. 28 Jun Hao rose to the occasion in front of the home fans, claiming an impressive 21-17, 21-17 win over world No. 29 Zhengxing in 48 minutes at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil on Wednesday (Jan 7). Leong Jun Hao. -MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The StarIt was the first meeting between the Malaysian and the 23-year-old Zhengying.

Source: The Star January 07, 2026 10:34 UTC