KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) — Chinese shuttlers got off to a strong start at the Malaysia Open as they advanced in five categories here on Tuesday.
In the men’s singles first round, seventh-seeded Shi Yuqi overcame Rasmus Gemke of Denmark 20-22, 21-12, 21-10, while Lu Guangzu outmatched Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia 16-21, 21-19, 21-15 in one hour and 17 minutes at the Axiata Arena.
China’s Han Yue and Zhang