Lin on the prowl

18-year old Lin Yun-Ju (TPE) became the first player to register a straight games win in Johor Bahru, as he defeated Japan’s Jun Mizutani 11-9, 11-10, 11-7, 11-8.

The match ended just as it took off, with Lin forcing errors from Jun on a regular basis. The younger athlete was quicker on the returns as well, meaning 30-year-old Jun could not impose his style over the game.

Early Han to rise

Fans in Johor Bahru were treated to an early match of tactical rallies as German Han Ying faced off against Chinese Taipei’s Cheng I-Ching.

The European was careful in her approach play, not attacking recklessly and slowing down the pace of the game. This resulted in consistent rallies and long drawn out points as both athletes almost toyed with each other. Given this, FAST5 was bound to happen and the last two games went by in Hang’s favor rather quickly. (11-8; 11-9; 9-11; 5-2; 5-2)

Match Day 2 begins

It’s time to sit back and enjoy another dramatic day in Johor Bahru – here’s the fixture schedule for Match Day 2 and make sure to watch along live: