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Malaysia make good start in Thomas Cup finals with 5-0 sweep over HK

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The national side will also play Algeria and Denmark in Group D before the quarter-finalists are decided.

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National singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao clinched the tie for Malaysia by prevailing against Hong Kong’s Angus Ng Ka Long in three games. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA:
Malaysia got off to a good start in the Thomas Cup finals in Chengdu, China, today by whitewashing Hong Kong in their Group D clash.

Professional men’s singles player Lee Zii Jia put Malaysia 1-up when he beat Hong Kong’s Lee Cheuk Yiu 21-18, 21-18 in the opening encounter, Bernama reported.

Top men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik made it 2-0 when they outclassed Law Cheuk Him-Yeung Shing Choi 21-16, 21-12.

National singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao clinched the tie for Malaysia when he came from one game down against Angus Ng Ka Long before prevailing 17-21, 21-12, 21-15.

In the second doubles, Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani overcame Reginald Lee-Tang Chun Man 21-19, 21-18 to put Malaysia 4-0 up.

Rising star Justin Hoh completed the sweep for Malaysia by overcoming Chan Yin Chak 21-17, 19-21, 21-17 in the fifth match.

Malaysia also have Algeria and Denmark for company in Group D. The top two teams will advance to the quarter-finals.

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