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Malaysian shuttler claims German Open main draw, avoids qualifier

A Malaysian shuttler claims a slot in the German Open main draw in the tournament set in Mulheim from February 25 to March 2.

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MALAYSIAN SHUTTLER CLAIMS GERMAN OPEN MAIN DRAW AFTER SEVERAL WITHDRAWALS

A Malaysian shuttler claims a place in the German Open main draw.

This came after late withdrawals marred player registration comfirmations on Monday.

Furthermore, Justin Hoh emerged a one of the main beneficiaries of these withdrawals, giving him a chance to pull off some upsets against the top draws.

Moreover, the development allowed the Kuala Lumpur native to avoid the two-day qualifying round.

Hoh is scheduled to meet Takuma Obayashi of Japan in his opening-round match.

The Malaysian world No.53 won his last matchup against the Japanese ay the 2023 Osaka International Challenge.

SINGAPORE’S TEH AWAITS SHOULD HOH GETS PAST JAPANESE FOE

Singapore’s Jason Teh awaits Hoh should the latter gets past Obayashi.

Moreover, Teh is coming off a victory at the Thailand Masters last month.

Furthermore, Cheam June Wei joins Hoh as the Malaysian entries in men’s singles.

Cheam drew Yang Su Li for his first-round match, as Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew awaits should he reach the next round.

Meanwhile, top seeded Danish shuttler Viktor Axelsen will open his campaign againdt Japanese Riku Hatano.

LETSHANA, KISONA TO REPRESENT MALAYSIA IN WOMEN’S SINGLES

Letshanaa Karupathevan will represent Malaysia in the women’s singles division.

Furthermore, Letshanaa will face Julie Jakobsen of Denmark, while and Kisona Selvaduray tries to join her after playing in the qualifier.

Moreover, Kisona is scheduled to take on Clara Azurmendi of Spain for her first match.

Wan Arif Junaidi and Yap Roy King is one of four Malaysian men’s doubles pairs entered in the main draw.

No.2 seeds Hoo Peng Ron and Cheng Su Yin are Malaysia’s best bets in mixed doubles.

They will face Koceila Mammeri and Tanina Mammeri of Algeria for their opening-round match.