Justin Hoh upsets higher-ranked Chinese shuttler at Korea Open

The world No 37 beats the 19th ranked Wan Zheng Xing in three games in the opening round, but is expected to face Danish ace Anders Antonsen in the last-16.

National shuttler Justin Hoh trailed his opponent in the second game before eventually winning 21-16, 15-18, 21-19. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA:

 National singles shuttler Justin Hoh stunned higher-ranked Chinese player Wang Zheng Xing to advance into the second round of the Korea Open today.

World No 37 Justin beat the 19th ranked Zheng Xing 21-6, 21-19 in 39 minutes after he overcame a 15-18 deficit in the second game to win the match.

This was their first encounter in an international tournament.

Justin is likely to meet world No 2 Anders Antonsen in the last-16 tomorrow as the Dane is expected to defeat home shuttler Yoo Tae Bin in the opening round. - FMT