New Delhi: National men’s singles shuttler Leong Jun Hao pulled off a major upset by defeating fifth seed Li Shi Feng of China in the first round of the India Open today. The world no. 28 Jun Hao came back from a set down to beat Shi Feng 18-21, 21-17, 21-17 in the Super 750 tourney at the KD Jadhav Indoor Stadium in New Delhi.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, in the second round, Jun Hao will face another Chinese player, Weng Hong Yang, who received a walkover from home shuttler Srikanth Kidambi. The anticipation builds as Jun Hao prepares to confront Weng Hong Yang, aiming to continue his impressive performance in the tournament.

Earlier, Malaysia’s professional men’s doubles pair Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani cruised into the second round by seeing off compatriots Tan Wee Kiong-Nur Mohd Azriyn Ayub in the first round. The new world number two pair had no trouble winning 21-16, 21-16 in 41 minutes, showcasing their skill and synergy on the court.

Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin will face the winners of the match between Malaysia’s Yap Roy King-Wan Arif Wan Junaidi and Germany’s Daniel Hess-Marvin Seidel to determine a quarter-final spot. The outcome of this match will set the stage for the next round, as the Malaysian pair aims to secure their place in the quarter-finals of the prestigious tournament.