PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s men’s singles camp face a tough task to silence their critics at the Asian Championships in Ningbo, China, from April 7-12 after being drawn against strong opponents as early as the opening round. 1 Leong Jun Hao faces a daunting opening hurdle against 2024 champion Jonatan Christie. Jun Hao has also been struggling for consistency, and his last outing at the Asian Championships ended in a first-round defeat to Taiwan’s Lin Chun-yi. Justin acknowledged the current struggles within the men’s singles camp, especially following a string of disappointing results on the European tour. Justin endured early exits in three tournaments, the German Open, Swiss Open and Orleans Masters, further highlighting the team’s dip in form.

Source: The Star March 25, 2026 23:10 UTC